it is preferable
Es preferible que no nos veamos más.
It's best if we don't see each other anymore.
— Con Ánimo de Amar (2000)
Es preferible caminar a estar sentado.
Walking is preferable to sitting.
Es preferible que él esté allí para mañana.
It's preferable that he be there by tomorrow.
Pero ¿no es preferible un chofer más mayor?
But wouldn't an older driver be preferable?
— Parásitos (2019)
Es preferible cocinar los alimentos a tomarlos crudos.
It is preferable to cook food rather than eat it raw.
Es preferible el traje de noche.
Evening wear is preferable.