mi favorito
/mi faboɾito/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'my favorite' is translated as mi favorito.
The phrase refers to the person or thing that someone likes more than all others of the same kind. You can use the phrase mi favorito to express this preference.
Which one should you use?
Mi preferido is a common synonym for mi favorito and the two can often be used interchangeably when expressing a preference. You can also use the alternative expressions mi predilecto/a to mean 'my preferred one' or el que más disfruto to mean 'the one I enjoy the most'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Lo que más me mola is an informal phrase used specifically in Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use mi favorito for singular masculine nouns and mi favorita for singular feminine nouns. For plural nouns, use mis favoritos for masculine plural nouns and mis favoritas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/mi faboɾito/
Did you know?
- In Spain, the slang term molar used in lo que más me mola comes from the word for 'grinding mill', implying something that is 'crushing' or 'mind-blowing'.
- The word favorito was borrowed from the Italian favorito, which itself describes a courtier who held the special favor of a monarch.
- Spanish speakers often avoid saying mi favorito by using the superlative el mejor ('the best'), as expressing a subjective preference is frequently framed as an objective quality.
Examples in context
- Este es mi favorito.This is my favorite.This sentence is useful for identifying a favorite.Tatoeba #4329280 by pchamorro, translation #2647581 by CK
- George siempre fue mi favorito.George was always my favorite.This sentence shows how to use the phrase when talking about a person in the past.Tatoeba #1869755 by Shishir, translation #1869316 by CP
- Sos mi favorito.You're my favorite.This sentence shows how to use the phrase when speaking directly to someone.Tatoeba #2228315 by hayastan, translation #2218211 by CK
- El libro es mi favorito.The book is my favorite.
- La película es mi favorita.The movie is my favorite.
- La música clásica es lo que más me gusta.Classical music is what I like the most.
- Mi pasatiempo favorito es leer.My favorite pastime is reading.
- Las vacaciones en la playa son lo que más me mola.Beach vacations are what I like the most.
- Mi videojuego favorito es lo que más me mola.My favorite video game is what I like the most.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are talking about movies at home.
- Lucía¿Cuál es tu actor favorito?Who is your favorite actor?
- AlejandroEse actor es mi favorito.That actor is my favorite.
- LucíaA mí también me encanta.I love him too.
- AlejandroEs un gran actor.He is a great actor.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries favorito, mi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
