preferred

pre·fer  (pr-fûr)

tr.v. pre·ferred, pre·fer·ring, pre·fers

1. To choose or be in the habit of choosing as more desirable or as having more value: prefers coffee to tea.

2. Law

a. To give priority or precedence to (a creditor).

b. To file, prosecute, or offer for consideration or resolution before a magistrate, court, or other legal authority: preferred the suit in a higher court.

3. Archaic To recommend for advancement or appointment; promote.

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[Middle English preferren, from Old French preferer, from Latin praeferre : prae-, pre- + ferre, to carry; see bher-¹ in Indo-European roots.]

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pre·ferrer n.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	preferred - more desirable than another; "coffee is preferable to tea"; "Danny's preferred name is `Dan'" preferable desirable - worth having or seeking or achieving; "a desirable job"; "computer with many desirable features"; "a desirable outcome"
	2.	preferred - preferred above all others and treated with partiality; "the favored child" best-loved, favored, pet, preferent, favorite, favourite loved - held dear; "his loved companion of many years"

Translations

preferred [prɪˈfɜːd]

A. ADJ

1. (gen) → preferido
his preferred method of travel → su medio de transporte preferido
our preferred method of payment is cash → preferimos pagar en efectivo

2. (Fin) [creditor] → privilegiado

B. CPD preferred stock N (US) (Fin) → acciones fpl preferentes or privilegiadas

preferred [prɪˈfɜː^rd] adj [method, option, candidate, site] → préféré(e)
preferred stock n (US) → actions fpl privilégiées

preferred

adj creditor → bevorrechtigt