preferir

Indicative vs. Subjunctive 
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preferir(
preh
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feh
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reer
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to prefer
¿Prefieres trabajar en grupo o solo?Do you prefer working in a team or on your own?
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Prefiero que se lo digas tú porque a ti te hace más caso.I'd rather you told him because he listens to you more.
¿No preferirías ir de vacaciones al extranjero este año?Wouldn't you rather vacation abroad this year?
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