The Future Tense of Preferir is used to express what you will prefer or choose in the future, for example: Preferiré la pizza esta noche. (I will prefer pizza tonight.)

Preferir is a regular -ir verb, so its Future Tense conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Preferir (to prefer) in the Future Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Preferir generally means “to prefer” or “to choose one thing over another”, but has several different meanings in the Future Tense, some of which might surprise you.

Preference: For example, Preferiré la pizza sobre el sushi. (I will prefer pizza over sushi.) This is the most common meaning, expressing a choice or inclination towards one option.

Favor: For example, ¿Preferirás quedarte en casa o salir esta noche? (Will you prefer to stay home or go out tonight?) This usage implies favoring or leaning towards one alternative.

Prioritize: For example, Preferiré terminar mi tarea antes de salir con amigos. (I will prioritize finishing my homework before going out with friends.) This meaning suggests putting one thing as a higher priority over another.

Colloquial Preference: For example, ¿Preferirás la rubia o la morena? (Will you prefer the blonde or the brunette?) In informal contexts, preferir can imply a romantic or sexual preference.

Idiomatic: For example, Preferiré no meterme en eso. (I will prefer not to get involved in that.) This idiomatic usage expresses a polite way of declining or avoiding something.

Examples

Examples of Preferir in the Future Tense

Cuando llegue a la ciudad, preferiré caminar en lugar de tomar un taxi. (When I arrive in the city, I will prefer to walk instead of taking a taxi.)

Para las vacaciones, preferiremos ir a la playa en lugar de quedarnos en casa. (For the holidays, we will prefer to go to the beach instead of staying at home.)

¿Qué tipo de comida preferirás en el restaurante: mexicana o italiana? (What type of food will you prefer at the restaurant: Mexican or Italian?)

Después de ver las críticas, preferiré ver otra película en lugar de esa. (After seeing the reviews, I will prefer to watch another movie instead of that one.)

Para el cumpleaños de mamá, preferirán regalarle flores o chocolates. (For mom’s birthday, they will prefer to give her flowers or chocolates.)

En la fiesta, preferiréis bailar o simplemente charlar con amigos. (At the party, you all will prefer to dance or just chat with friends.)

Cuando haga calor, preferiré usar ropa ligera y fresca. (When it’s hot, I will prefer to wear light and cool clothing.)

Para viajar, preferirán ir en avión en lugar de conducir. (To travel, they will prefer to go by plane instead of driving.)

En el trabajo nuevo, preferirás tener tu propia oficina privada. (At the new job, you will prefer to have your own private office.)

Después de estudiar mucho, preferiré tomar un descanso y relajarme. (After studying a lot, I will prefer to take a break and relax.)

Para la cena familiar, preferiremos cocinar platillos tradicionales. (For the family dinner, we will prefer to cook traditional dishes.)

En el concierto, preferiréis estar cerca del escenario. (At the concert, you all will prefer to be close to the stage.)

Después de un día agotador, preferirá quedarse en casa y ver una película. (After an exhausting day, he/she will prefer to stay home and watch a movie.)

Para las próximas vacaciones, preferirán ir a un lugar con playa y sol. (For the next vacation, they will prefer to go to a place with a beach and sun.)

En la reunión de trabajo, preferirás presentar tus ideas de manera clara y concisa. (At the work meeting, you will prefer to present your ideas clearly and concisely.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Preferir (to prefer) in the Future Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Future tense is also known as the Simple Future, Future Simple, Future Tense, Future Indicative, or Will Future in English, and as Futuro Simple, Futuro Imperfecto, Tiempo Futuro, Futuro de Indicativo, or Indicativo Futuro in Spanish.