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"Que" is a form of "que", a conjunction which is often translated as "that". "Preferir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to prefer". Learn more about the difference between "preferir" and "que" below.
preferir(
preh
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feh
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reer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Prefiero que se lo digas tú porque a ti te hace más caso.I'd rather you told him because he listens to you more.
¿No preferirías ir de vacaciones al extranjero este año?Wouldn't you rather vacation abroad this year?
que(
keh
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. that
Tenga en cuenta que algunas de estas características son diferentes.Note that some of these characteristics are different.
a. than
Es más barato comprar el libro en la librería que comprarlo online.It's cheaper to buy the book in the bookshop than to buy it online.
Mi hermano es más alto que yo.My brother is taller than me.
b. to
Prefiero las tiendas pequeñas que los grandes supermercados.I prefer small stores to big supermarkets.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
