preferirverb
Preferir means to prefer in English. It is a verb, and you will see it as prefiere, prefieren and prefiero.
- to prefer
Prefiero agua, gracias.
I’d prefer water, thank you.
¿Tú prefieres té o café?
Do you prefer tea or coffee?
Prefiero viajar en avión.
I prefer to travel by air.
Prefiero ir en bicicleta.
I prefer to go by bike.
Common forms
| Form | Reading | Tense |
|---|---|---|
| prefiere | he, she, it | Present |
| prefieren | they | Present |
| prefiero | I | Present |
| prefieres | you | Present |
| prefirió | he, she, it | Preterite |
| preferido | masculine singular | Past participle |
| preferimos | we | Present or preterite |
| prefería | he, she, it | Imperfect |
| prefiera | he, she, it | Present subjunctive |
| preferiría | he, she, it | Conditional |
| prefieras | you | Present subjunctive |