The Future Tense of Preferir is used to express what you will prefer or choose in the future. For example, Preferiré ir al cine esta noche. (I will prefer to go to the movies 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 (Latin American Spanish):

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

To prefer or choose: This is the most common meaning, indicating a choice or preference for one option over others. For example, Preferiré la pizza a la ensalada. (I will prefer pizza over salad.)

To favor or prioritize: It can also mean to favor or give priority to something. For example, Preferiré terminar mi tarea antes de salir con mis amigos. (I will favor finishing my homework before going out with my friends.)

To like better (colloquial): In informal contexts, it can express liking something better than another option. For example, Preferiré quedarme en casa viendo películas. (I will prefer to stay home watching movies.)

To rather (idiomatic): It can be used idiomatically to express a preference for one action over another. For example, Preferiré no ir a la fiesta. (I would rather not go to the party.)

To want more (slang): In some slang contexts, it can mean to want or desire something more than what is currently available. For example, Preferiré tener más dinero para salir de fiesta. (I will want more money to go out partying.)

Examples

Examples of Preferir in the Future Tense

Cuando llegue a la ciudad, preferiré quedarme en un hotel céntrico. (When I arrive in the city, I will prefer to stay in a central hotel.)

Para las vacaciones del próximo año, preferiremos viajar a algún lugar con playa. (For next year’s vacation, we will prefer to travel somewhere with a beach.)

Después de graduarme, preferiré buscar un trabajo que me permita viajar. (After graduating, I will prefer to look for a job that allows me to travel.)

En la fiesta, preferirán servir bebidas sin alcohol para los menores de edad. (At the party, they will prefer to serve non-alcoholic drinks for minors.)

Mis amigos preferirán ir al cine en lugar de quedarse en casa. (My friends will prefer to go to the movies instead of staying home.)

Cuando tenga más tiempo libre, preferiré aprender un nuevo idioma. (When I have more free time, I will prefer to learn a new language.)

Para mantenerse en forma, preferirás hacer ejercicio regularmente. (To stay in shape, you will prefer to exercise regularly.)

En la reunión familiar, preferirán comer platos típicos de la región. (At the family gathering, they will prefer to eat typical dishes from the region.)

Después de ver las noticias, preferirá informarse más sobre el tema. (After watching the news, he/she will prefer to learn more about the topic.)

En el trabajo, preferiremos usar herramientas digitales para ser más eficientes. (At work, we will prefer to use digital tools to be more efficient.)

Para celebrar su cumpleaños, preferirá salir a cenar con amigos cercanos. (To celebrate his/her birthday, he/she will prefer to go out to dinner with close friends.)

Cuando tenga hijos, preferiré enseñarles valores como el respeto y la honestidad. (When I have children, I will prefer to teach them values such as respect and honesty.)

En la próxima reunión, preferirán discutir estrategias para mejorar las ventas. (At the next meeting, they will prefer to discuss strategies to improve sales.)

Para ahorrar dinero, preferirás cocinar en casa en lugar de comer fuera. (To save money, you will prefer to cook at home instead of eating out.)

Después de ver varias opciones, preferiré comprar el modelo más moderno y eficiente. (After seeing several options, I will prefer to buy the most modern and efficient model.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Preferir (to prefer) in the Future Tense tense (Latin American 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.