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How do you say "prefer" in Italian?
preferire
In Italian, "prefer" is preferire.
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Pronunciation
Preferire is preh-feh-REE-reh, stress on the third syllable, with clear stress landing on the syllable right before 're'.
Grammar notes
preferire is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Preferisco il tè al caffè.
I prefer tea to coffee.
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How to remember preferire
Preferire looks almost exactly like 'prefer' with an Italian ending stitched on.
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Questions about preferire
How do you pronounce preferire?
Preferire is preh-feh-REE-reh, stress on the third syllable, with clear stress landing on the syllable right before 're'.
Is preferire formal or casual?
preferire is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is preferire used in Italian?
preferire is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Preferisco il tè al caffè. (I prefer tea to coffee.).
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