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How do you say "prefer" in Spanish (Latin America)?
preferir
In Spanish (Latin America), "prefer" is preferir.
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Pronunciation
In everyday Latin American speech, "preferir" becomes pre-fe-RIR, spoken briskly with no aspirated th sound at all.
Grammar notes
preferir is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Prefiero el té al café.
I prefer tea to coffee.
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How to remember preferir
Whisper "preferir" right after reading "I prefer tea to coffee." so the two lock into memory as one unit.
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Questions about preferir
How do you pronounce preferir?
In everyday Latin American speech, "preferir" becomes pre-fe-RIR, spoken briskly with no aspirated th sound at all.
Is preferir formal or casual?
preferir is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is preferir used in Spanish (Latin America)?
preferir is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Prefiero el té al café. (I prefer tea to coffee.).
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