favoritas
/fah-boh-REE-tahs/
favorite
The gold stars highlight these items as the 'favoritas' or favorite things.
favoritas(adjective)
favorite
?describing multiple feminine things or people
preferred
?slightly more formal choice
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Group
In Spanish, describing words change their endings. You use 'favoritas' only when you are talking about a group (plural) of feminine words like 'flores' (flowers) or 'personas' (people).
Word Order
Unlike English where you say 'favorite songs,' in Spanish, you usually put the description after the thing: 'canciones favoritas'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong ending
Mistake: "Mis favoritas libros."
Correction: Mis libros favoritos.
⭐ Usage Tips
Check the gender
If you aren't sure if a word is feminine, look at the article. If it's 'las', then use 'favoritas'!
A group of people chosen as the 'favoritas', or the favorites.
favoritas(noun)
the favorites
?referring to a group of feminine people or things picked as the best
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Standing Alone
You can use 'favoritas' as a noun to avoid repeating the thing you are talking about. Instead of 'Mis camisas favoritas,' you can just say 'Mis favoritas' if everyone knows you are talking about shirts.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: favoritas
Question 1 of 2
Which of these pairs is correct?
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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.