Favorito (en. Favorite)
/fa.βo.ˈɾi.to/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Person or thing that is considered preferred.
My favorite book is 'One Hundred Years of Solitude.'
Mi libro favorito es 'Cien años de soledad'.
That has a higher chance of winning or being chosen.
He is the favorite candidate for the elections.
Es el candidato favorito para las elecciones.
Etymology
From the Latin 'favorem', which means favor.
Common Phrases and Expressions
my favorite
it refers to something that is preferred by someone.
mi favorito
audience favorite
something or someone that has the preference of the majority.
favorito del público
to be on the favorites podium
to be considered one of the best in a competition.
estar en el podio de favoritos
Related Words
preferred
that is chosen or has greater appreciation.
preferido
chosen
that is more valued than others.
predilecto
Slang Meanings
What you like the most.
That restaurant is my favorite; whenever I go, I order the same thing.
Ese restaurante es mi favorito, siempre que voy pido lo mismo.
Something that everyone prefers.
That movie is the favorite of all my friends.
Esa película es el favorito de todos mis amigos.