Preferir=to prefer

transitive verb

1. to prefer

¿qué prefieres, vino o cerveza? -> what would you prefer, wine or beer?

prefiere no salir -> she'd prefer not to go out, she'd rather not go out

preferir algo (a algo) -> to prefer something (to something)

prefiero que me digan las cosas a la cara -> I prefer people to say things to my face, I'd rather people said things to my face