prefer in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

Translations for prefer in the English»Italian Dictionary

prefer <forma in -ing preferring, pt, pp preferred> [Brit prɪˈfəː, Am prəˈfər] VB trans

1. prefer (like better):

prefer

preferire

to prefer sth to

preferire qc a

to prefer doing

preferire fare

I prefer painting to drawing

preferisco dipingere piuttosto che disegnare

to prefer to do

preferire fare

to prefer to walk rather than to take the bus

preferire camminare piuttosto che prendere l'autobus

to prefer sb to do, not to do

preferire che qn faccia, non faccia

to prefer that …

preferire che …

to prefer it if

preferire (che)

I would prefer it if you didn't smoke

preferirei (che) tu non fumassi

2. prefer LAW:

to prefer charges

citare in giudizio or denunciare

to prefer charges against sb

citare in giudizio or denunciare qn

3. prefer (promote):

prefer clergyman

elevare, fare salire di rango

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she likes dogs whereas I prefer cats

a lei piacciono i cani mentre io preferisco i gatti

I'd prefer to keep them in suspense

preferirei tenerli in sospeso

Translations for prefer in the Italian»English Dictionary

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deferire qn all'autorità giudiziaria

to prefer charges against sb

preferire

to prefer

preferire Simona a Sabina

to prefer Simona to Sabina

preferire fare

to prefer to do or doing

preferisco telefonare piuttosto che scrivere

I prefer phoning to writing

preferisco camminare piuttosto che prendere l'autobus

I prefer to walk rather than to take the bus

preferire che qn faccia, non faccia

to prefer sb to do, not to do

preferirei che tu non fumassi

I would prefer you didn't smoke

(fa') come preferisci

(it's) as you prefer or wish or please

“preferisci il pollo o la bistecca?” “boh!”

which do you prefer, chicken or steak?” “I don't care”

anteporre

to prefer

fai pure a tuo piacimento

do as you like or prefer

prediligere

to prefer

dare la preferenza a qn, qc

to prefer sb, sth

compro di preferenza questa marca

I prefer buying this brand

prefer in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for prefer in the English»Italian Dictionary

prefer <-rr-> [pri:·ˈfɜ:r] VB trans

prefer

preferire

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if you don't mind, I prefer …

se non ti dispiace, preferisco …

Translations for prefer in the Italian»English Dictionary

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preferire

to prefer

preferire il nuoto allo sci

I prefer swimming to skiing

privilegiare

to prefer

deferire qu all'autorità giudiziaria

to prefer charges against sb

dare [o accordare] la preferenza a qc/qu

to prefer sb/sth

preferisco il caffé

I prefer coffee

questo qua mi piace di più

I prefer this one

prefer Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

if you don't mind, I prefer …

se non ti dispiace, preferisco …

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Low sensation seekers tend to prefer more structured, well-defined tasks involving order and routine.

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When he fought, he preferred to let allies who had a better grasp of strategy and tactics do their thing.

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Members of this breed may be very affectionate but there are others that prefer to be out mousing.

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And businesses have similar tax incentives to prefer borrowed capital to use of their own funds.

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It also applies to mean something towards which one is inclined or which one prefers, even if it is not approved by others.

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He preferred spending his spare time with his family.

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It lives in wet places and prefers ravines.

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They prefer to live near a water source.

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They prefer to look for details and facts.

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However, many patients prefer to receive sedation either during the block, the procedure, or both.

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