prefería

In a sentence

• Cuando era joven, prefería pasar las tardes leyendo.

  When I was young, I preferred to spend the afternoons reading.

  Used to indicate a habitual action in the past where

• Aunque tenía la opción de ir al cine, prefería quedarse en casa.

  Although he had the option of going to the cinema, he preferred to stay at home.

  Used to describe a decision or choice in the past against another

• Prefería no tomar la decisión en ese momento.

  I preferred not to make the decision at that moment.

  Used to illustrate a personal inclination or choice during a past instant.