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How to Say "best-loved" in Spanish

The Spanish word forbest-lovedis favoritoA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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adjectiveA1
highly cherished
A vibrant red apple positioned centrally, surrounded by several dull green apples, emphasizing its preference as the most liked item.

Examples

¿Cuál es tu libro favorito?

What is your favorite book?

Mi color favorito es el azul, pero el de mi hermana es el rojo.

My favorite color is blue, but my sister's is red.

El equipo favorito para ganar la copa es el nuestro.

The favorite team to win the cup is ours.

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).

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'.)

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