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favorite

[/ˈfeɪvərɪt/]
adjective/nounpl: favorites
favorito
1. Preferred above all others; liked best
Pizza is my favorite food.
Pizza é minha comida favorita.
2. A person or thing that is preferred or liked best
She is the teacher's favorite student.
Ela é a aluna favorita do professor.
3. In sports, a competitor expected to win
The home team is the favorite to win the championship.
O time da casa é o favorito para vencer o campeonato.
Synonyms
preferredbelovedcherisheddear
Antonyms
least favoritedislikedunpopular

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
favorito
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
favorito
Common in business and sports contexts
Portugal
favorito
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

play favorites - dar preferência a alguém injustamente
favorite son - filho favorito ou figura proeminente de uma região
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