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preference for foreign goods or people
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preference
,
for
,
foreign
,
goods
,
or
,
people
.
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preference
noun
preferences
preferencia, gusto
Example sentences of
preference
noun
•
Car buyers have recently shown a growing
preference
for smaller vehicles.
•
When it comes to music, everyone has their own
preferences
.
•
Some people like small cars and some people like big cars. It's a matter of personal
preference
.
•
She listed her favorite restaurants in order of
preference
.
•
He has tried not to show
preference
in giving out jobs.
More examples
•
The policy of the school is to
give preference
to minority candidates.
•
“We could go to an Italian or Chinese restaurant tonight. What's your
preference
?” “Either one is fine. I don't have a
preference
.”
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Synonyms of
preference
noun
choice
,
option
,
alternative
,
selection
,
druthers
foreign
adjective
extranjero, exterior
;
ajeno, extraño
Example sentences of
foreign
adjective
•
They've visited several
foreign
countries.
•
We don't get many
foreign
visitors.
•
Have you studied any
foreign
languages?
•
She has a
foreign
accent.
•
the ministry of
foreign
affairs
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Synonyms of
foreign
adjective
extrinsic
,
extraneous
,
alien
,
exotic
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Tenga en cuenta que la
g
no se pronuncia.
goods
noun
goods
efectos personales, posesiones
;
mercancía, mercadería, artículos
Synonyms of
goods
noun
property
,
wares
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