Prefiera (en. Prefer)

/preˈfjera/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To express an inclination towards an option or preference.

I hope she prefers chocolate over vanilla.

Espero que ella prefiera el chocolate en vez de la vainilla.

To wish for someone to choose something specific.

It’s better that you prefer to go to the movies than to stay at home.

Es mejor que prefieras ir al cine que quedarte en casa.

To manifest a choice in a hypothetical or desired context.

If I had to choose, I prefer to travel to Europe.

Si tuviera que elegir, prefiera viajar a Europa.

From the Latin 'praeferre', which means 'to carry before', 'to prefer'.

I prefer that

It is the expression used to indicate a preference between two or more options.

prefiera que

I prefer that

Used to express a personal preference.

prefiero que

you prefer

Polite phrase that suggests the other person make a decision.

prefiera usted

prefer

Verb that means to select something considered better.

preferir

option

Choice among various possibilities.

opción

choice

Act of selecting between different alternatives.

elección

Prefiera is sometimes used colloquially to emphasize a preference.

I prefer football, don't talk to me about basketball.

A mí me prefiera el fútbol, no me hablen de baloncesto.