"Favorito" is an adjective in Spanish.
/fa.βoˈɾi.to/
"Favorito" means something that is preferred or liked above others. It is commonly used to indicate someone's preferred person, thing, or activity in various contexts. This term is frequently used in both oral and written communication, with a slight inclination toward informal, daily conversations.
Los colores favoritos de Maria son el azul y el verde.
Maria's favorite colors are blue and green.
Este es mi libro favorito de todos los tiempos.
This is my favorite book of all time.
El helado de chocolate es su sabor favorito.
Chocolate ice cream is his favorite flavor.
The word "favorito" can be involved in several idiomatic expressions and phrases. Here are some examples:
Hacer algo por favorito.
To do something as a favor.
Example: ¿Puedes hacerme un favor y pasarme la sal?
Can you do me a favor and pass me the salt?
Ser el favorito de alguien.
To be someone's favorite.
Example: Siempre ha sido el favorito de su abuela.
He has always been his grandmother's favorite.
Tener una suerte de favorito.
To have a kind of favorite luck.
Example: Ese equipo siempre tiene la suerte de favorito en el campeonato.
That team always has the luck of a favorite in the championship.
Favorito del público.
Favorite of the public.
Example: El actor se convirtió en el favorito del público tras su última película.
The actor became the favorite of the public after his latest movie.
The word "favorito" comes from the Latin "favoritū", which is derived from "favor", meaning "favor" or "kindness". Over time, it evolved in the Spanish language to imply preferences or favored choices.
Synonyms: - Preferido (preferred) - Predilecto (predilect)
Antonyms: - Despreciado (despised) - Rechazado (rejected)