Prefería (en. I preferred)

/pɾe.feˈɾi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To show an inclination or desire for one thing instead of another.

I preferred to stay home rather than go to the party.

Yo prefería quedarme en casa que salir a la fiesta.

To express a preference or choice between options.

She preferred chocolate to vanilla.

Ella prefería el chocolate al vainilla.

To suggest a more favorable or desirable option.

We preferred to watch a movie instead of going to the cinema.

Nosotros preferíamos ver una película en lugar de ir al cine.

It comes from the Latin 'preferire', which means 'to carry in favor' or 'to put before'.

to prefer someone

To have a special inclination or affection for a person.

preferir a alguien

I prefer not to say anything

To choose not to express an opinion or comment on a topic.

prefiero no decir nada

to prefer the worst

To opt for a less favorable option for some reason.

preferir lo peor

preference

Inclination towards one option instead of another.

preferencia

preferable

That is better or more advisable.

preferible

preferred

Something that is chosen or desired more than others.

preferido

To opt for something specific in informal situations.

In the meeting, I preferred pizza over salads.

En la reunión, prefería la pizza sobre las ensaladas.

Sometimes used in the context of personal relationships to indicate affection.

She preferred him for his personality.

Ella le prefería a él por su forma de ser.