Pesquisar
to prefer
01
preferir, dar preferência a
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
02
preferir, optar por
select as an alternative over another
03
preferir, favorecer
to give someone a higher rank or position
Transitive: to prefer sb
04
preferir, priorizar
to choose to pay or prioritize one creditor over others
Transitive: to prefer a creditor
prefer
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preferable
adj
preferable
adj
preference
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preference
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preferent
adj
preferent
adj
Exemplo
Some students prefer studying in a quiet library as opposed to a noisy cafe.
Many people prefer to eat homemade meals over fast food.
She prefers the blue dress for the party because it's her favorite color.
He prefers spending his weekends reading a good book rather than going to crowded events.
They prefer to walk to work instead of taking public transportation because they enjoy the exercise.
