how do you say: I prefer that you to study instead of working

Question

I prefer that you study instead of working

Answer 1

I think it should say "Yo prefiero que estudias en lugar de trabajar"

prefiero que estudiEs, and yes that is yet another option. - Danieljoseph, Dec 27, 2009

Preferir could be seen as a verb of desire or volition in this context; both trigger the subjunctive as there is a subject change - 0074b507, Dec 27, 2009

Answer 2

Prefiero que estudies en vez de trabajar.

There are several ways to say it, but I'll put it as close as possible to what you said.