favoritos
“favoritos” means “favorite” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
favorite, preferred
Also: best-loved
📝 In Action
¿Cuáles son tus colores favoritos?
A1What are your favorite colors?
Mis zapatos favoritos están rotos.
A1My favorite shoes are broken.
Los postres favoritos de mi padre son los que llevan chocolate.
A2My father's favorite desserts are the ones with chocolate.
favorites, bookmarks
Also: the chosen ones
📝 In Action
Voy a añadir este sitio a mis favoritos.
A2I am going to add this site to my favorites (bookmarks).
Revisa la lista de favoritos para encontrar la canción.
B1Check the favorites list to find the song.
Estos tres equipos son los favoritos para ganar el torneo.
B2These three teams are the favorites to win the tournament.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: favoritos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'favoritos' as a noun (meaning 'bookmarks')?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *favor*, meaning 'goodwill' or 'support.' The Spanish word kept the idea of being 'supported' or 'preferred' over others.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'favorite' if I am talking about one thing?
You use the singular form: 'favorito' (for masculine things like 'el color') or 'favorita' (for feminine things like 'la canción').
Does 'favoritos' always have to come after the noun?
Most of the time, yes: 'Mis deportes favoritos.' However, sometimes it can be moved before the noun for emphasis, but this is less common for beginner learners.