preferir
Translations
- to prefer
Conjugation
Conditional
| yo | preferiría |
| tú | preferirías |
| él/ella | preferiría |
| nosotros | preferiríamos |
| vosotros | preferiríais |
| ellos/as | preferirían |
Conditional Perfect
| yo | habría preferido |
| tú | habrías preferido |
| él/ella | habría preferido |
| nosotros | habríamos preferido |
| vosotros | habríais preferido |
| ellos/as | habrían preferido |
Future
| yo | preferiré |
| tú | preferirás |
| él/ella | preferirá |
| nosotros | preferiremos |
| vosotros | preferiréis |
| ellos/as | preferirán |
Future Perfect
| yo | habré preferido |
| tú | habrás preferido |
| él/ella | habrá preferido |
| nosotros | habremos preferido |
| vosotros | habréis preferido |
| ellos/as | habrán preferido |
Imperfect
| yo | prefería |
| tú | preferías |
| él/ella | prefería |
| nosotros | preferíamos |
| vosotros | preferíais |
| ellos/as | preferían |
Pluperfect
| yo | había preferido |
| tú | habías preferido |
| él/ella | había preferido |
| nosotros | habíamos preferido |
| vosotros | habíais preferido |
| ellos/as | habían preferido |
Present
| yo | prefiero |
| tú | prefieres |
| él/ella | prefiere |
| nosotros | preferimos |
| vosotros | preferís |
| ellos/as | prefieren |
Present Perfect
| yo | he preferido |
| tú | has preferido |
| él/ella | ha preferido |
| nosotros | hemos preferido |
| vosotros | habéis preferido |
| ellos/as | han preferido |
Preterite
| yo | preferí |
| tú | preferiste |
| él/ella | prefirió |
| nosotros | preferimos |
| vosotros | preferisteis |
| ellos/as | prefirieron |
Example Sentences
Sometimes, I prefer hot tea instead of coffee.
In summer, I prefer to wear comfortable sandals instead of closed shoes.
She is modest and prefers not to talk about her personal life in public.
She prefers to meditate in silence in the morning to start the day with mental clarity.
I prefer cooked meat over raw, as it seems tastier and safer to me.
A menudo, es fácil descabullir el tiempo en la espera, pero él prefería aprovechar cada momento.
Often, it is easy to slip away the time in waiting, but he preferred to make the most of every moment.
Her overbearing attitude did not win her many friends, as everyone prefers kindness.
The coffee is sweetened, making it perfect for those who prefer something sweet.
Many prefer homeopathic treatments to relieve their ailments naturally.
The corset constricts the waist, but many women prefer it for aesthetic reasons.
To cook fried eggs, I prefer using a cast iron frying pan.
The boy was very withdrawn and preferred to play alone in his room.
The misanthrope preferred to live alone in his cabin in the woods.
Su altivo comportamiento lo alejó de sus compañeros de trabajo, quienes preferían mantener distancia.
His haughty behavior pushed him away from his coworkers, who preferred to keep their distance.
No me gusta mindanguear sobre mis problemas, prefiero resolverlos solo.
I don't like to care about my problems; I prefer to solve them alone.
Homogenized milk is preferred by many consumers due to its smooth texture.
At the beach, many women prefer to be topless to tan better.
Some prefer coffee, while others opt for tea.
Some people prefer to read books on paper, while others opt for the digital format.
Durable products are preferred by consumers looking for quality.
During the summer, I prefer to wear shorts instead of jeans to feel more comfortable.
The coldness of winter made people prefer to stay at home.
La depilación puede ser un proceso doloroso, pero muchas personas lo prefieren por razones estéticas.
Hair removal can be a painful process, but many people prefer it for aesthetic reasons.
Algunos hombres prefieren usar tirantas en lugar de cinturones para mantener sus pantalones en su lugar.
Some men prefer to wear suspenders instead of belts to keep their pants in place.
Despite the fact that many hypermetropic individuals wear glasses, some prefer contact lenses.
The boy showed his masculine inclination by preferring to play with toy cars.
With the risk of investing in the stock market, many people prefer to keep their money in the bank.
She was always a bit of a tomboy, preferring to play soccer instead of with dolls.
The craftsman preferred to do the work by hand to maintain the quality of his work.
After the argument, he felt silenced and preferred not to say anything more.
I prefer to drink decaffeinated coffee in the afternoon to avoid insomnia.
Despite the fact that hitchhiking can be risky, many travelers prefer it for its cost-effectiveness.
To informal parties, I prefer to wear informal clothing because it is more comfortable and relaxed.
When I have a cold, I prefer to stay home and rest to recover faster.
When my head hurts, I prefer to rest in a quiet place.
La música atona puede resultar difícil de apreciar para quienes prefieren melodías más tradicionales.
Atonal music can be difficult to appreciate for those who prefer more traditional melodies.
Stone curlews are usually solitary birds that prefer to live in open areas.
At the gym, I prefer to use dumbbells for my strength exercises instead of machines.
In general, I prefer comedy movies to horror ones.
El estudio estadístico reveló que la mayoría de los encuestados prefería el transporte público.
The statistical study revealed that most respondents preferred public transport.
I don't like to boast about my achievements; I prefer my actions to speak for themselves.
A pesar de que el formalismo tiene sus ventajas, muchos prefieren un enfoque más flexible en las relaciones laborales.
Despite the fact that formalism has its advantages, many prefer a more flexible approach in work relationships.
El descercador de secretos siempre revelaba verdades que muchos preferirían ignorar.
The uncoverer of secrets always revealed truths that many would prefer to ignore.
She is very sensitive to criticism, which is why she prefers not to share her work with others.
The child's daily routine seemed to make him lazy, as he preferred to play instead of doing homework.
La niña siempre se ha comportado como una marimacha, prefiriendo jugar al fútbol en lugar de muñecas.
The girl has always behaved like a tomboy, preferring to play soccer instead of with dolls.
I don't like coffee, and I don't enjoy tea either; I prefer cold water.