Preferiti

Preferiti is the Italian word for “favorites” or “things that are preferred.” It functions as a plural noun (i preferiti) and is related to the singular forms preferito (masculine) and preferita (feminine). In everyday language, people use the term to refer to items, people, or options they favor, for example “i miei preferiti” or “la tua canzone preferita.”

Etymology derives from Latin praeferre, meaning “to carry in front” or “to prefer,” formed with the prefix prae- and ferre (to bear or carry). The sense has broadened over time from a primarily evaluative notion of preference to a label for curated sets of items.

In technology and digital interfaces, Preferiti is commonly used to designate saved items for quick access. In Italian-language software and websites, the section containing bookmarked links, pages, or media is typically titled “Preferiti” (equivalent to “Favorites” or “Bookmarks” in English). This usage appears in web browsers, email clients, media players, and operating system interfaces, where users add items to a “Preferiti” list to revisit them later.

Culturally, the term is versatile and frequently appears in menus, shopping sites, and content platforms to denote curated selections or user-saved items. It is not a proper noun unless used as a product name or in branding.

See also: Lista dei preferiti; Favorites (disambiguation).