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    Prefiere (en. Prefers)

    /pɾeˈfieɾe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To select an option that is considered better or more convenient.
    She prefers to study in the morning.
    Ella prefiere estudiar por la mañana.
    To have a preference for something over another.
    Prefers tea instead of coffee.
    Prefiere el té en vez del café.
    To show inclination towards something.
    He prefers to travel by train.
    Él prefiere viajar en tren.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'praeferre', which means 'to carry forward'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    prefers not to say it
    Decides not to express her opinion.
    prefiere no decirlo
    prefers the simple
    Chooses simple and easy options.
    prefiere lo sencillo
    prefers silence
    Shows a tendency not to speak.
    prefiere el silencio

    Related Words

    preference
    Inclination towards one option over another.
    preferencia
    preferable
    That is better or more desirable.
    preferible
    to prefer
    Action of choosing or selecting.
    preferir

    Slang Meanings

    Preference in the context of a group.
    In our gang, he always prefers action movies.
    En nuestra pandilla, él siempre prefiere las películas de acción.
    Lifestyle or personal choice.
    She has a style that she prefers to maintain in her daily life.
    Ella tiene un estilo que prefiere mantener en su vida diaria.