How to use this word
Verb
Use preferir (ie) where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see preferir (ie) after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Me gusta preferir (ie) en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to prefer even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes preferir (ie) en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who prefer loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
FAQ
What does preferir (ie) mean in Spanish?
to prefer (introduced in Chapter 4 in Chapurra).
How do you use preferir (ie) in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is preferir (ie) in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 4. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.