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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
She prefers the blue dress for the party because it's her favorite color.
Ella prefiere el vestido azul para la fiesta porque es su color favorito.
Many people prefer to eat homemade meals over fast food.
Mucha gente prefiere comer comidas caseras en lugar de comida rápida.
02
preferir, gustar más
select as an alternative over another
Ejemplos
She prefers chocolate ice cream over vanilla because of its rich flavor.
Ella prefiere el helado de chocolate sobre el de vainilla por su rico sabor.
Many people prefer hiking over cycling as it allows them to connect with nature more closely.
Mucha gente prefiere el senderismo al ciclismo porque les permite conectarse con la naturaleza más de cerca.
03
promover, favorecer
to give someone a higher rank or position
Transitive: to prefer sb
Ejemplos
They prefer him to a senior role in the company.
Ellos lo prefieren para un puesto superior en la empresa.
The company prefers employees who show initiative.
La empresa prefiere a los empleados que muestran iniciativa.
04
privilegiar, favorecer
to choose to pay or prioritize one creditor over others
Transitive: to prefer a creditor
Ejemplos
The company prefers its long-term creditors before others.
La empresa prefiere a sus acreedores a largo plazo antes que a otros.
She prefers her mortgage lender over other debts.
Ella prefiere a su prestamista hipotecario sobre otras deudas.
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