favorito
/fa-vo-RÍ-to/
favorite
When something is your favorito (favorite), it is the one you like the most.
favorito(adjective)
favorite
?most liked
,preferred
?chosen above others
best-loved
?highly cherished
📝 In Action
¿Cuál es tu libro favorito?
A1What is your favorite book?
Mi color favorito es el azul, pero el de mi hermana es el rojo.
A1My favorite color is blue, but my sister's is red.
El equipo favorito para ganar la copa es el nuestro.
A2The favorite team to win the cup is ours.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine vs. Feminine
Like many Spanish descriptions, 'favorito' must match the gender of the thing it describes. Use 'favorito' for masculine words (el libro favorito) and 'favorita' for feminine words (la comida favorita).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up Gender
Mistake: "Mi fruta favorito es la manzana."
Correction: Mi fruta favorita es la manzana. (Since 'fruta' is feminine, the adjective must be 'favorita'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Ser
You almost always use the verb 'ser' (to be) with 'favorito' to describe a permanent preference: 'Mi deporte favorito es el fútbol.'
As a noun, el favorito (the favorite) refers to the person or thing expected to win or be chosen.
favorito(noun)
the favorite
?the preferred person or thing
,the frontrunner
?in a competition or race
pet
?teacher's pet (less common)
📝 In Action
El equipo local es el favorito para ganar el partido de hoy.
B1The local team is the favorite to win today's match.
Ella es la favorita de la profesora, siempre saca buenas notas.
B2She is the teacher's favorite, she always gets good grades.
De todos los postres, el pastel de chocolate es mi favorito.
A2Out of all the desserts, the chocolate cake is my favorite (one).
💡 Grammar Points
Using Articles
When 'favorito' is used as a noun, it almost always needs a definite article (el/la/los/las) in front of it: 'Ella es la favorita' (She is the favorite).
⭐ Usage Tips
Pronoun Replacement
You can use the noun form 'favorito' to avoid repeating a noun: 'Tengo dos perros, pero el blanco es mi favorito.' (I have two dogs, but the white one is my favorite.)
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: favorito
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the feminine form of 'favorito'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'favorito' the same as 'preferido'?
They are very similar! Both mean 'favorite' or 'preferred.' 'Favorito' is generally more common and is often used for things you love (like movies or colors). 'Preferido' can sometimes imply a more deliberate choice or selection, but often they are interchangeable.
How do I make 'favorito' plural?
To make it plural, just add '-s': 'favoritos' (masculine plural) or 'favoritas' (feminine plural). Example: 'Mis equipos favoritos son los Lakers y los Celtics.'