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to prefer
01
preferir
to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more
Transitive: to prefer sth | to prefer to do sth | to prefer doing sth
Ejemplos
He prefers spending his weekends reading a good book rather than going to crowded events.
Él prefiere pasar sus fines de semana leyendo un buen libro en lugar de ir a eventos concurridos.
02
preferir, gustar más
select as an alternative over another
Ejemplos
He prefers to work from home over commuting to the office for the convenience it offers.
Él prefiere trabajar desde casa en lugar de viajar a la oficina por la comodidad que ofrece.
03
promover, favorecer
to give someone a higher rank or position
Transitive: to prefer sb
Ejemplos
She was preferred because of her experience.
Ella fue preferida debido a su experiencia.
04
privilegiar, favorecer
to choose to pay or prioritize one creditor over others
Transitive: to prefer a creditor
Ejemplos
The business prefers its largest creditors to avoid legal issues.
El negocio prefiere a sus acreedores más grandes para evitar problemas legales.
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preference
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