Preferir
Example: Prefiero leer libros antes que ver televisión por la noche.
Definition
"Preferir" means to like one thing or option more than another, expressing a greater liking or choice for something over something else. For example, saying "Prefiero leer libros antes que ver televisión por la noche" means choosing reading books rather than watching television at night.
Etymology
The word "preferir" comes from the Latin 'praeferre', which means 'to carry in front' or 'to place before.' This Latin root combines 'prae-' meaning 'before' and 'ferre' meaning 'to carry.' Did you know? The idea behind "preferir" is literally putting one option ahead of another.
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"Preferir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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