What does "preferir" mean in English?

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Examples of how to use "preferir" in Spanish

Spanish
¿Qué color prefieres para la pared?
English
What color do you prefer for the wall?
Spanish
Yo prefiero té caliente.
English
I prefer hot tea.
Spanish
Ella prefirió quedarse en casa.
English
She preferred to stay at home.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, prefería los cuentos.
English
When I was a child, I preferred stories.
Spanish
Mañana preferiré ir temprano.
English
Tomorrow I will prefer to go early.

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