favorite
Significado: Preferred above all others; a person or thing that is liked most (British spelling: favourite)
The word 'favourite' (British spelling) or 'favorite' (American) means preferred above all others, or a person or thing liked most. It can also mean the expected winner in a competition. As a noun, 'a favourite' is something or someone you like best. 'Play favourites' means to treat some people better than others unfairly.
Ejemplos
- What's your favourite colour? 你最喜欢的颜色是什么?¿Cuál es tu color favorito?一番好きな色は何ですか?가장 좋아하는 색은 무엇인가요?
- She's the favourite to win the tournament. 她是最有望赢得锦标赛的选手。Ella es la favorita para ganar el torneo.彼女はトーナメントの優勝候補です。그녀는 토너먼트 우승 후보입니다.
- This restaurant has become a firm favourite of ours. 这家餐厅已经成为我们非常喜欢的地方。Este restaurante se ha convertido en uno de nuestros favoritos.このレストランは私たちのお気に入りになりました。이 레스토랑은 우리가 가장 좋아하는 곳이 되었습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Italian 'favorito', past participle of 'favorire' (to favour), from Latin 'favor' meaning 'good will, inclination'. British English spells it 'favourite', retaining the French-influenced '-our' ending.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
British English spells it 'favourite' while American English uses 'favorite.' This is part of a broader pattern where British English retains French-influenced spellings (-our) while American simplified them (-or).
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