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have a preference for
[hav ə ˈprɛfərəns fɔr]
verb phrase
ter preferência por
1.
to like something or someone more than another; to show a tendency to choose one thing over another
I have a preference for coffee over tea.
Tenho preferência por café em vez de chá.
2.
to demonstrate a consistent choice or inclination toward something
She has a preference for modern architecture.
Ela tem preferência pela arquitetura moderna.
Synonyms
prefer
like better
favor
be partial to
lean toward
have a liking for
Antonyms
dislike
have an aversion to
prefer not to
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ter preferência por
most common usage in Brazil
Brazil (informal)
gostar mais de
more casual/colloquial alternative
Portugal
ter preferência por
standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal (formal)
preferir
more formal alternative using simple verb
Related Idioms & Phrases
have a weakness for
be fond of
have a soft spot for
pick and choose
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