preferred in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

Translations for preferred in the English»Italian Dictionary

I.preferred [prɪˈfɜːd] VB pp

preferred → prefer

II.preferred [prɪˈfɜːd] ADJ attrib.

preferred term, method, route

preferito

preferred option, solution

preferibile

preferred creditor ECON

creditore privilegiato

there is a preferred candidate (in job ad)

c'è un candidato favorito

See also prefer

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

preferred stock [Am prəˌfərd ˈstɑk] N Am ECON

preferred stock

azioni fpl privilegiate

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

prior preferred stock [ˈpraɪəprɪˌfɜːdˌstɒk] N Am ECON

prior preferred stock

azioni fpl privilegiate

Your search term in other parts of the dictionary

she likes dogs whereas I prefer cats

a lei piacciono i cani mentre io preferisco i gatti

Translations for preferred in the Italian»English Dictionary

Your search term in other parts of the dictionary

azioni privilegiate

(prior) preferred stock Am

creditore privilegiato

preferred creditor

creditore privilegiato

preferred creditor

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”

preferred in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for preferred in the English»Italian Dictionary

preferred [pri:·ˈfɜ:rd] ADJ

preferred

preferito, -a

prefer <-rr-> [pri:·ˈfɜ:r] VB trans

prefer

preferire

Your search term in other parts of the dictionary

if you don't mind, I prefer …

se non ti dispiace, preferisco …

Translations for preferred in the Italian»English Dictionary

Your search term in other parts of the dictionary

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

preferred 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

Its talons are relatively small, reflecting their preferred choice of prey.

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The lake is known as a preferred location for fishing in the region.

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His preferred investigation method is passing as one of the people he is writing about.

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The preferred solution is to provide a friendly and supportive environment during pregnancy and to have the baby given over to adoption immediately upon birth.

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It is also preferred when etiology is not unique, because the word disease is normally associated to the cause of the clinical problems.

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This is the preferred sighting method at shorter ranges.

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Aluminum wire in transmission and distribution applications is still the preferred material today.

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Preferred environments include fast flowing rivers, streams, swamps, coastal rivers, and during rainy season some may retreat to small forest pools (altitude range from 01,800m).

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The artist can then mix the colors into the preferred medium, creating a range of possibilities.

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For many years, it was the preferred route to take for travel between the two major cities.

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