Preferir
Example: Prefiero leer libros antes que ver televisión por la noche.
Definition
"Preferir" means to like or choose one option over another based on personal liking or priority. For example, in the phrase 'Prefiero leer libros antes que ver televisión por la noche,' it indicates favoring reading books instead of watching television at night.
Etymology
The verb "preferir" comes from the Latin 'praeferre,' which means 'to carry in front' or 'to prefer.' It combines 'prae-' meaning 'before' and 'ferre' meaning 'to carry.' Did you know? This Latin root also gave rise to English words like 'prefer' and 'preference.'
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"Preferir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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