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preferibilmente

/preferibilˈmente/adverbB2
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Meaning

preferably

  • by choice or preference; in preference to something else

In a sentence

Vorrei fissare la riunione di mattina, preferibilmente alle dieci.

I would like to schedule the meeting in the morning, preferably at ten.

Rispondi all'email entro stasera, preferibilmente per iscritto.

Reply to the email by tonight, preferably in writing.

Vorremmo un tavolo all'interno, preferibilmente vicino alla finestra.

We would like a table inside, preferably near the window.

Usage notes

  • Formed from the adjective 'preferibile' by replacing final '-e' with '-mente'.

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