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"Ideal" is an adjective which is often translated as "ideal", and "preferentemente" is an adverb which is often translated as "preferably". Learn more about the difference between "ideal" and "preferentemente" below.
ideal(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (archetype)
a. ideal
El ideal de la belleza cambia de cultura a cultura.The ideal of beauty changes from culture to culture.
3. (goal)
a. aspiration
El ideal de todo ser humano debe ser ayudar a los demás.The aspiration of every human being should be to help others.
los ideales
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
4. (principles)
a. ideals
El visionario siempre fue fiel a sus ideales, sin importar el costo.The visionary was always true to his ideals, no matter the cost.
preferentemente(
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rehn
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teh
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mehn
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (general)
a. preferably
Quisiera reservar una mesa para dos, preferentemente cerca de la ventana.I'd like to book a table for two, preferably by the window.
