Spanish word

preferido

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾefeˈɾiðo/

Meaning

  • adjectivefavorite

Example

El libro preferido de Ana es ese.

Ana's favorite book is that one.

Illustration for preferido (favorite)

More examples

¿Cuál es tu canción preferida?

Which is your favorite song?

Core concept

The item marked first on a ranked list.

Common phrases

  • canción preferida

    favorite song

  • serie preferida

    favorite series

  • actividad preferida

    favorite activity

Similar words

favorito: Person or thing someone likes most across situations as a general favorite.
predilecto: Thing someone regularly favors in everyday situations due to long-term preference.

Definition in Spanish

Expresa que algo es lo más gustado o escogido por una persona entre varias opciones.

Word origin

From Latin praeferre ('carry before') via Spanish preferir, preferido is the past participle used as an adjective meaning chosen or preferred.

Usage tips

  • Often used when explicitly picking from options, preferido stresses having been selected, whereas favorito is more about general liking.

Opposites

  • detestadodetestedadjective
  • indiferenteindifferentadjective

Related words

  • preferenciapreferencenoun
  • preferentepreferentialadjective
  • preferiblementepreferablyadverb

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