preferiremos

Preferiremos is the first-person plural form of the verb preferir in the futuro do presente (simple future) in Portuguese, meaning "we will prefer." It is used to express a decision or preference that will occur in the future and appears in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese.

Grammatical notes: The verb preferir is irregular in the present tense, but in the futuro do presente the form for nós is regular, yielding preferiremos. The future tense is formed by attaching the standard endings to the infinitive, with the eu form being preferirei and the other persons following the regular pattern (preferirás, preferirá, preferiremos, preferireis, preferirão). The form preferiremos specifically corresponds to "we will prefer."

Usage: Preferiremos is used to state a planned preference or a decision that will be made in the future. It can appear in formal contexts such as negotiations, proposals, or strategic discussions, as well as in everyday planning when comparing options.

Examples:

- Nós preferiremos ficar em casa esta noite.

- Se as condições melhorarem, preferiremos a opção com menor custo.

- Na reunião, preferiremos a proposta que oferecer maior viabilidade.

Etymology: The word comes from the verb preferir, which derives from Latin praeferre (to carry in front, to prefer). Related forms include preferência and preferível, among others.