preferir — meaning in English

English meaning

• favor noun (US spelling; UK "favour") A kind or helpful act done for someone.
• prefer verb To like one thing better than another.

Senses

preferir is used for these senses in English:

• favor To look upon fondly; to prefer.
• prefer (transitive) To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better. [from 14th c.]

favor — full definition

1. noun (US spelling; UK "favour") A kind or helpful act done for someone.
2. noun Approval, support, or preference shown toward someone or something.
3. verb To prefer one option over another, or to treat someone with special kindness.

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