What is the Spanish word for "prefer"?

Learn how to say "prefer" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

prefer

Spanish

preferir

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Examples of how to use "prefer" in Spanish

English
Do you prefer coffee or tea?
Spanish
¿Prefieres café o té?
English
I prefer tea over coffee.
Spanish
Prefiero el té al café.
English
She preferred to stay home.
Spanish
Ella prefirió quedarse en casa.
English
They are preferring the cheaper option.
Spanish
Ellos están prefiriendo la opción más barata.
English
We have preferred smaller classes.
Spanish
Hemos preferido clases más pequeñas.

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