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How do you say "prefer" in Spanish?
preferir
In Spanish, "prefer" is preferir.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce 'preferir' with clean, flat vowels, stress naturally falls on the last syllable, and don't forget to tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue.
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
Every time you think of I prefer tea to coffee, let 'preferir' be the word that pops up first, reinforced by 'I prefer tea to coffee.'.
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Questions about preferir
How do you pronounce preferir?
Pronounce 'preferir' with clean, flat vowels, stress naturally falls on the last syllable, and don't forget to tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue.
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?
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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