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    Prefirieron (en. Preferred)

    /pre-fiˈɾjeɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To express a preference for something over another thing.
    They preferred to go to the movies instead of staying at home.
    Ellos prefirieron ir al cine en lugar de quedarse en casa.
    To choose between two or more options.
    They preferred chocolate over vanilla.
    Prefirieron el chocolate en vez de la vainilla.
    To show preference in a decision.
    The girls preferred to watch a comedy.
    Las chicas prefirieron ver una comedia.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they preferred to run rather than walk
    It expresses a preference for a more intense activity rather than a lighter one.
    prefirieron correr que caminar
    they preferred quality over quantity
    It indicates that the good is valued more than the abundant.
    prefirieron la calidad a la cantidad

    Related Words

    prefer
    Verb that means to opt for one thing over another.
    preferir
    preference
    Noun referring to the inclination or liking for something.
    preferencia
    preferred
    Adjective that describes something that is chosen more frequently than another option.
    preferido

    Slang Meanings

    To opt for something that is in fashion.
    At the party, they preferred the songs that were playing on the radio.
    En la fiesta, prefirieron las canciones que sonaban en la radio.
    To choose a popular place among friends.
    They preferred the downtown bar because everyone went there.
    Prefirieron el bar del centro porque todos iban allí.