favorita
“favorita” means “favorite” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
favorite, preferred
📝 In Action
Mi comida favorita es la paella.
A1My favorite food is paella.
¿Cuál es tu canción favorita de este álbum?
A2What is your favorite song on this album?
Esta es la ruta favorita de mi madre para ir al trabajo.
B1This is my mother's preferred route for going to work.
the favorite
Also: the front-runner
📝 In Action
Ella es la favorita del profesor.
A2She is the teacher's favorite.
La corredora de Brasil es la favorita para ganar la maratón.
B1The runner from Brazil is the favorite to win the marathon.
Aunque es la favorita, no debemos subestimar a las otras.
B2Even though she is the front-runner, we shouldn't underestimate the others.
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Words that translate to "favorita" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: favorita
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'favorita' as a noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *favor*, which meant 'goodwill' or 'support'. It entered Spanish through the idea of being 'well-regarded' or 'supported' above all others.
First recorded: 15th century (as favorido/a)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'favorita' end in '-a'?
'Favorita' is the feminine form. It must end in '-a' when it describes a feminine noun (like 'casa' or 'canción') or when it refers to a female person who is the favorite.
Is 'favorita' always used to refer to people?
No, it can refer to anything! You can have a 'taza favorita' (favorite mug), a 'canción favorita' (favorite song), or a 'prima favorita' (favorite cousin).