predilecto

predilecto(
preh
-
dee
-
lehk
-
toh
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. favorite
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
El syrah es mi vino predilecto.Syrah is my favorite wine.
b. favourite
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Siempre visto alguna prenda verde porque es mi color predilecto.I always wear something green because it's my favourite color.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. favorite
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Matías es el predilecto del jefe y seguramente obtendrá el puesto.Matias will surely get the job because he's the boss' favorite.
b. favourite
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Yo estaba celoso de que mi hermano fuera el predilecto de mamá.I was jealous that my brother was my mother's favourite.
Copyright © 2025 Curiosity Media Inc.
Examples
Phrases
Machine Translators
Translate predilecto using machine translators
Why use the SpanishDictionary.com dictionary?

THE BEST SPANISH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Get More than a Translation

Get conjugations, examples, and pronunciations for millions of words and phrases in Spanish and English.

WRITTEN BY EXPERTS

Translate with Confidence

Access millions of accurate translations written by our team of experienced English-Spanish translators.

SPANISH AND ENGLISH EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Examples for Everything

Search millions of Spanish-English example sentences from our dictionary, TV shows, and the internet.

REGIONAL TRANSLATIONS

Say It like a Local

Browse Spanish translations from Spain, Mexico, or any other Spanish-speaking country.
Word of the Day
to drizzle