How to Say ‘I prefer that route.’ in Mexican Spanish
Prefiero esa ruta.
preh-FYEH-roh EH-sah ROO-tah
[preh-FYEH-roh EH-sah ROO-tah]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: This is firmer than a suggestion like [¿Podría ir...?]. If the driver is pushing a different route, [Prefiero esa ruta] sounds direct but still acceptable.
Phrase Breakdown
Prefiero
[preh-FYEH-roh]
I prefer
First-person singular of preferir; used to say which option you like better or choose.
En esta discusión con el taxista, yo digo: Prefiero tomar otra calle porque prefiero esa ruta.
In this discussion with the taxi driver, I say: I prefer to take another street because I prefer that route.
esa
[EH-sah]
that
Feminine demonstrative adjective used to point out a specific thing, like a route or street.
Si veo una opción en el mapa, señalo y digo que esa es mejor: prefiero esa ruta.
If I see an option on the map, I point and say that one is better: I prefer that route.
ruta
[ROO-tah]
route
A path or way to get somewhere, especially while driving.
Con tráfico en la avenida, prefiero esa ruta para llegar más rápido.
With traffic on the avenue, I prefer that route to arrive faster.
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