preferisteis

Preferisteis is the second-person plural form of the Spanish verb preferir in the pretérito indefinido (simple past). It means “you all preferred” and is used mainly in Spain, where the vosotros form is standard. In most Latin American varieties, the corresponding form is “ustedes prefirieron.”

Conjugation notes: Preferir is an irregular -ir verb with an e → i stem change in the pretérito indefinido. The form for vosotros is preferisteis. The full preterite is: yo preferí, tú preferiste, él/ella/Ud. prefirió, nosotros preferimos, vosotros preferisteis, ellos prefirieron.

Usage: It describes a past preference by a group. It can appear in declarative statements or questions, for example: “Ayer preferisteis la opción B” or “¿Qué preferisteis comer?” In narrative writing, it helps recount decisions made by a group.

Regional note and related forms: In Spain, preferisteis is common; in Latin America, the corresponding form is generally “prefirieron” with ustedes. The infinitive is “preferir,” the past participle is “preferido,” and the present tense forms include “prefiero,” “prefieres,” “prefiere,” etc.