A1 — Beginnerverb
preferire
to prefer
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
prediligereamare di piùscegliereoptare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
detestarerifiutareevitaredisdegnare
Usage note
'Preferire' is conjugated like 'finire' (isc-verb): preferisco, preferisci… 'Prediligere' is more literary. Use 'preferire… a…' or 'preferire… piuttosto che…'.
Example
"Preferisco il caffè al tè."
"I prefer coffee to tea."
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