preferiría
Preferiría is the first-person singular form of the Spanish verb preferir in the conditional mood. It is used to express a hypothetical preference or to make a polite or softer statement about what one would choose in a given situation. It can also introduce a suggestion or request in a courteous way.
Formation and forms: The conditional is formed by taking the infinitive preferir and adding the appropriate
Usage notes: Preferiría is used to express what one would prefer under hypothetical circumstances, or to make
- Preferiría quedarme en casa esta noche. (I would prefer to stay home tonight.)
- Preferiría que no me llames tan tarde. (I would prefer that you don’t call me so late.)
- Si tuviera que elegir, preferiría ir al cine. (If I had to choose, I would prefer to
- ¿Qué preferirías, té o café? (Which would you prefer, tea or coffee?)
Translations and nuance: Equates to English “I would prefer” or “I would rather,” depending on context.