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    Preferido (en. Favorite)

    /pre.fe.'ri.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Element or person that is chosen or enjoyed more than others.
    Chocolate is my favorite sweet.
    El chocolate es mi dulce preferido.
    Thing or person that has a special place in someone's preferences.
    His favorite book is a classic of literature.
    Su libro preferido es un clásico de la literatura.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'preferir', which comes from the Latin 'praeferre', meaning 'to carry in front'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the favorite of all
    The person or thing most appreciated by a group.
    el preferido de todos
    favorites on the list
    The elements that stand out among others due to their preference.
    preferidos en la lista
    to be the favorite
    To be someone's favorite option.
    ser el preferido

    Related Words

    prefer
    To give priority or preference to someone or something.
    preferir
    preference
    Inclination towards one option over others.
    preferencia

    Slang Meanings

    Favorite job
    That job is my favorite job.
    Ese trabajo es mi chamba preferida.
    Favorite dude
    He is the favorite dude of the group.
    Él es el pato preferido del grupo.