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    Preferible (en. Preferable)

    /pɾefeˈɾible/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is better or more desirable than another.
    It is preferable to study in the morning than at night.
    Es preferible estudiar por la mañana que por la noche.
    That is chosen more frequently.
    For this type of work, it is preferable to have prior experience.
    Para este tipo de trabajo, es preferible tener experiencia previa.
    That has advantages over another option.
    The electric car is preferable due to its low environmental impact.
    El coche eléctrico es preferible por su bajo impacto ambiental.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'praeferibilis'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    more preferable
    that is preferred over other options.
    más preferible
    preferable that
    indicates something that is more desirable compared to another thing.
    preferible que
    to be preferable
    indicates the convenience or appropriateness of an option.
    ser preferible

    Related Words

    preference
    Act of preferring something.
    preferencia
    prefer
    Choosing something instead of another.
    preferir
    preferably
    In a preferred manner.
    preferentemente

    Slang Meanings

    Better option
    In this situation, going to the movies is the preferable option.
    En esta situación, ir al cine es la preferible.
    What one likes more
    Personally, the beach is preferable to the mountains.
    Personalmente, la playa es preferible a la montaña.