preferably

used to say what you would like to happen or what you think is the best option

preferiblemente, a ser posible

• [adv]
• preferably [adj]

Collocations preferably in person · preferably soon

• We would prefer to meet you preferably in person.

  Nos gustaría verte preferiblemente en persona.

used when suggesting an alternative option if the first one is not possible or practical

a ser posible, si es posible

• [adv]

Collocations preferably at a later date

• We can meet tomorrow, preferably at a later time.

  Podemos vernos mañana, a ser posible en una hora más tarde.