preferred, would prefer
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| First | preferia | — |
| Third | preferia | — |
Se o nariz dele fosse onde é o rabo, preferia morrer!
If his nose was where his tail is, I'd rather die!
— Jean de Florette (1986)
Preferia não falar sobre isso agora.
I'd rather not talk about that right now.
Preferia que lhe perguntasse pelo pai?
Would you prefer I asked you about your father?
— O Homem da Terra (2007)
I'd rather not go there alone.
Layla preferia passar seu tempo fora de casa.
Layla preferred to spend her time away from home.
Realmente achei que você preferia morrer a perder.
I really thought you'd rather die than lose.
— Táxi - Velocidade nas Ruas (1998)