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No. 13,130 in Spanish

prefiera

"Prefiera" is the subjunctive form of "preferir," meaning "he/she/it prefers" or "you (formal) prefer."

In a sentence

  • Yo prefiera salir temprano si es posible.

    I would prefer to leave early if possible.

    Here, "prefiera" is used in the subjunctive mood to express a preference under hypothetical or uncertain conditions.

  • Es necesario que ella prefiera comidas saludables.

    It is necessary that she prefers healthy foods.

    In this sentence, "prefiera" is in the subjunctive mood because it is part of a dependent clause following an expression of necessity.

  • Ojalá que prefiera este regalo.

    Hopefully, she prefers this gift.

    Here, "prefiera" is used to express a wish or hope, which requires the subjunctive mood in Spanish.

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