Spanish Conversation · Level 109
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Spanish word
predilección
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾeðilekˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounpreference
Example
Mi predilección es el té verde.
My preference is green tea.
More examples
Tengo una predilección por el café por las mañanas.
I have a preference for coffee in the mornings.
Core concept
An affectionate leaning that favors one option over others.
Common phrases
tener predilección por
have a preference for
mostrar predilección por
show a preference for
Similar words
preferencia: Gives priority to one option because of a general liking.
gusto: Enjoys particular flavors, styles, or other sensory pleasures.
afición: Pursues a long-standing hobby or sustained enthusiastic interest.
Definition in Spanish
Inclinación afectiva hacia algo o alguien que refleja una preferencia personal.
Word origin
From Latin praedilectio (prae- 'before' + dilectio 'love, choice'), originally meaning a love shown before others and so a tendency to favor one thing.
Usage tips
- Spanish predilección commonly appears with por (tener predilección por, mostrar predilección por) and usually signals a warmer, more personal fondness than preferencia.
Other meanings
- partialitynoun
Related words
- predilectofavoriteadjective