English–Spanish

“preferable” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾefeˈɾiβle/

Example

Es preferible llegar a tiempo.

It is preferable to arrive on time.

Illustration for preferible (preferable)

How to say “preferable” in Spanish

“Preferable” in Spanish is preferible.

A check mark beside the single option labeled as the recommended choice.

Full entry for preferible: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with preferible

Es preferible que vengas temprano.

It is preferable that you come early.

Tips for using preferible

  • Used for recommendations that weigh circumstances, often contrasted with mejor; common patterns are es preferible + infinitive or es preferible que + subjunctive.

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