Prefiriendo (en. Preferring)

/pɾefiˈɾjendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates the action of choosing or considering something as more desirable than another thing.

She is preferring to study at home instead of going to the library.

Ella está prefiriendo estudiar en casa en lugar de ir a la biblioteca.

Used to show what is preferred in a choice.

Preferring tea over coffee, she always orders a cup of tea.

Prefiriendo el té al café, siempre pide una taza de té.

It is used to express a lean or liking for something specific.

We are preferring comedy movies this week.

Estamos prefiriendo las películas de comedia esta semana.

From Latin 'praeferre', which means 'to carry above, to prefer.'

preferring the easy way

Opting for the less complicated option.

prefiriendo el camino fácil

preferring quality over quantity

Prioritizing what is better instead of having more.

prefiriendo la calidad sobre la cantidad

prefer

Verb that indicates the action of choosing something over another option.

preferir

preferred

Adjective that describes something that is more desired or chosen.

preferido

preference

Noun that refers to a favorite choice or lean.

preferencia

Preferring to hang out

Instead of studying, I am preferring to hang out with my friends.

En vez de estudiar, estoy prefiriendo pasar el rato con mis amigos.

Preferring the pitcher

At the party, everyone is preferring the pitcher of sangria.

En la fiesta, todos están prefiriendo la jarra de sangría.