This is the 741st most frequent Swedish word.
snarare
"Snarare" means "rather" or "more precisely" in English.
In this sentence, 'snarare' is used as a transition word to indicate a preference contrasting the previous clause, emphasizing the alternative.
Jag gillar inte kaffe, snarare föredrar jag te.
I don't like coffee; rather, I prefer tea.
Here, 'snarare' introduces an alternative action or choice, showing a preferential decision.
Snarare än att gå ut, stannade han hemma.
Rather than going out, he stayed home.
'Snarare' in this context is employed to reframe the description of the situation, highlighting a more accurate characterization.