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"Yo prefiero" is a form of "yo prefiero", a phrase which is often translated as "I prefer". "Para beber" is a phrase which is often translated as "to drink". Learn more about the difference between "para beber" and "yo prefiero" below.
yo prefiero(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. I prefer
Para los días de lluvia, yo prefiero ponerme un impermeable a llevar paraguas.On rainy days, I prefer wearing a raincoat to carrying an umbrella.
b. I'd rather
Yo prefiero quedarme en casa a ir a su estúpida fiesta.I'd rather stay at home than go to his stupid party.
c. I'd prefer
Esta vez, yo prefiero ir a la montaña de vacaciones en lugar de ir a la playa.This time I'd prefer to go to the mountains on vacation rather than the beach.