This is the 5661st most frequent Polish word.
wolałam
"I preferred."
This usage of 'wolałam' expresses a preference between two alternatives in the past.
Wolałam zostać w domu zamiast iść na imprezę.
I preferred to stay home instead of going to the party.
Here, 'wolałam' indicates a choice or inclination toward a particular action during a past situation.
Wolałam mówić cicho, żeby nie przeszkadzać.
I preferred to speak quietly so as not to disturb.
In this instance, 'wolałam' is used to indicate a comparative preference between objects in the past.