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preference [Am ˈprɛf(ə)rəns, Brit ˈprɛf(ə)r(ə)ns] N

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1. preference C or U (liking, choice):

I've no particular preference

no tengo ninguna preferencia en especial

preference for sth

preferencia por algo

my preference would be for a middle-of-the-road policy

yo preferiría una política intermedia

in order of preference

en or por orden de preferencia

in preference to sth/sb, I chose cash in preference to a trip

preferí el dinero antes que un viaje

I would walk in preference to waiting for the bus

yo iría a pie antes que esperar el autobús

2.2. preference U:

preference ECON, FIN

preference shares or stock

acciones fpl privilegiadas or preferentes

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decided improvement/advantage/preference

decided improvement/advantage/preference

tariff attr restrictions/preference

the series is just as funny on a second viewing attr habits/preferences

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acciones preferentes

preference stock

acciones preferentes

preference shares pl

participación preferente

preference share

malinchismo

preference for imported goods (over Mexican produce)

decantación

decantación hacia o por algo

preference for sth

preferencia

no quiso expresar ninguna preferencia

he wouldn't express a preference

se dará preferencia a los candidatos que hablen inglés

preference will be given to candidates who speak English

una marcada preferencia

a distinct o marked o definite preference

Translations for preferences in the English»Spanish Dictionary (Go to Spanish»English)

preference [ˈprefrəns] N

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1. preference no pl (liking better):

2. preference (priority):

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to show a preference for sb

mostrar preferencia por alguien

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His work includes the evolution of costly mate preferences and the evolutionary dynamics of cancer. en.wikipedia.org

Though these two species live in the same region, they are microspacially segregated based on their different preferences in soil type. en.wikipedia.org

An age difference in complexity preferences exists as well, where preference for complex paintings increases as age increases. en.wikipedia.org

Interplay between the country's preferences and production result in the actual combination of goods produced and consumed. en.wikipedia.org

Basil, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, peppercorns, cloves, and mushrooms may be included depending on taste preferences. en.wikipedia.org

Both writers make great play of their protagonists' gastronomic preferences. en.wikipedia.org

But do those dining habits and preferences truly expose one's personality, or is ending a relationship over a food hang-up just plain petty? www.theglobeandmail.com

However, it may be endangered because of its narrow ecological preferences. en.wikipedia.org

Each character has his or her own preferences of ingredient and style, evident through the character's reactions and willingness to eat a product. en.wikipedia.org

It was a pioneering work, in that she represented denominations from the perspective of their adherents, without imposing her own preferences. en.wikipedia.org

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