favoritas
“favoritas” means “favorite” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
favorite
Also: preferred
📝 In Action
Mis flores favoritas son las rosas.
A1My favorite flowers are roses.
Ella tiene muchas canciones favoritas.
A1She has many favorite songs.
Estas son mis ciudades favoritas del mundo.
A2These are my favorite cities in the world.
the favorites
📝 In Action
Las corredoras de España son las favoritas para ganar.
A2The runners from Spain are the favorites to win.
De todas las opciones, estas tres son mis favoritas.
B1Out of all the options, these three are my favorites.
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Words that translate to "favoritas" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: favoritas
Question 1 of 2
Which of these pairs is correct?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'favor', which meant kindness, goodwill, or support. It evolved into an adjective to describe things that received that special goodwill.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'favoritas' for a group of men and women?
No. In Spanish, if there is even one male in the group, you must use the masculine form 'favoritos'. Use 'favoritas' only when the entire group is feminine.
Is 'preferidas' the same as 'favoritas'?
Yes, they are very similar! 'Favoritas' is more common in casual conversation, while 'preferidas' sounds just a little bit more formal.