nounnounadjective
il preferito
favorite
Definition & meaning
Preferito means favorite or preferred: liked or chosen more than others.
It can also mean preferred as the past participle of preferire , “to prefer.”
Grammar & Word origin
As an adjective, it agrees with the noun it describes: preferito is masculine singular, while preferita is feminine singular.
It comes from preferire , ultimately from Latin praeferre, “to carry or place before.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- prediletto — “favorite” or “especially cherished”; often suggests affection.
- favorito — “favorite”; can also describe a likely winner.
- meno gradito — “less liked” or “less welcome,” an opposite in the sense of preference.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Il mio colore preferito è il blu.adjective
My favorite color is blue.
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