preferential

BrE /prɪˈfɜːrənsl/ AmE /prɪˈfɜːrənsl/

adjective en → es

1 PREFERENCE [attributive] [predicative] B1

relating to or showing a preference for something or someone over other things or people

preferente, de preferencia

  • a preferential treatment
  • be given preferential treatment

Collocations preferential treatment · preferential access

  • He received preferential treatment because of his connections.

    Recibió un trato preferente debido a sus contactos.

2 PREFERENCE [attributive] [predicative] B2

relating to or showing a preference for something or someone over other things or people, especially in terms of benefits or advantages

preferente, de preferencia

  • a preferential rate
  • be given preferential rates

Collocations preferential rate · preferential pricing

  • The company offers its employees a preferential rate on health insurance.

    La empresa ofrece a sus empleados una tarifa preferente en el seguro de salud.