I preferred
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| First | preferí | preferimos |
| Third | prefirió | — |
No fui a la fiesta porque no me encontraba bien y preferí quedarme descansando en casa.
I didn't go to the party because I wasn't feeling well and preferred to stay home resting.
Yo no quise ir; preferí quedarme en casa a disfrutar de mi soledad.
I didn't want to go; I preferred to stay home and enjoy my solitude.