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preferably
[prɪˈfɜːrəbli]
adverb
preferencialmente
1.
in a way that is preferred; as a matter of preference or choice
You should arrive early, preferably before noon.
Você deve chegar cedo, preferencialmente antes do meio-dia.
2.
used to indicate what is considered more desirable or suitable
Use fresh ingredients, preferably organic ones.
Use ingredientes frescos, preferencialmente os orgânicos.
Synonyms
ideally
by preference
if possible
rather
more willingly
Antonyms
necessarily
obligatorily
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
preferencialmente
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
de preferência
alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
preferencialmente
standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
de preferência
alternative less formal option
Related Idioms & Phrases
preferably sooner rather than later
preferably in person
preferably without delay
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