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/pɾefeˈɾente/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Category or type that has priority in some situation or context.
People with disabilities receive preferential treatment in accessing certain services.
Las personas con discapacidad tienen un tratamiento preferente en el acceso a ciertos servicios.
Quality of being preferred or having priority in a choice.
The announced discount for students gives them preferential treatment.
El anunciado descuento para estudiantes les da un trato preferente.
Etymology
From Latin 'praeferens', meaning 'to carry forward' or 'to show preference'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
preferential treatment
Advantageous or favorable conditions offered to certain people or groups.
trato preferente
Related Words
to prefer
To give preference to something or someone over others.
preferir
preference
The inclination to choose one thing over another.
preferencia
Slang Meanings
Not applicable in slang.
The word 'preferente' has no specific use in slang.
La palabra 'preferente' no tiene uso específico en el argot.