This is the 9549th most frequent Polish word.
wolę
"I prefer"
The word 'wolę' (I prefer) indicates a preference between two activities.
W wolnych chwilach wolę czytać książki niż oglądać telewizję.
In my free moments, I prefer reading books rather than watching television.
The word 'wolę' (I prefer) specifies a choice or preference for coffee over tea.
Pomiędzy kawą a herbatą zawsze wolę kawę.
Between coffee and tea, I always prefer coffee.
Here, 'wolę' expresses the speaker's preference for resting over performing work.