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How to Say ‘I just prefer it that way.’ in Spain Spanish

Es que lo prefiero así.

ehs keh loh preh-FYEH-roh ah-SEE

[ehs keh loh preh-FYEH-roh ah-SEE]

💬 Usage Tip: Starting with es que works like "it's just that…" and introduces a reason or a gentle excuse. Example: Es que tengo prisa "It's just that I'm in a hurry".

Phrase Breakdown

Es que

ehs keh

It's just that

This is a very common way to introduce a reason or excuse. Say it quickly: es-ke.

Example

Es que no tengo tiempo.

It's just that I don't have time.

Words in this phrase

[ehs]

A form of the verb ser used to describe identity or essential characteristics.

Example

«Es» muy familiar trabajar aquí.

Working here is very family-like.

que

[keh]

that

A conjunction used to introduce a clause after verbs like creer, decir, or pensar.

Example

Pienso que la flexibilidad también forma parte de una buena cultura.

I think that flexibility is also part of a good culture.

lo prefiero así.

loh preh-FYEH-roh ah-SEE

I prefer it this way.

This gives your preference. Your voice falls at the end.

Example

Lo prefiero así, gracias.

I prefer it this way, thanks.

Words in this phrase

[loh]

A direct object pronoun meaning it, often referring to a plan, meeting, or task.

Example

Lo confirmamos por correo después del evento.

We’ll confirm it by email after the event.

prefiero

[preh-FYEH-roh]

I prefer

'Yo' form of 'preferir', to prefer.

Example

Prefiero el té.

I prefer tea.

así

[ah-SEE]

like this

Refers to the state or manner of being.

Example

Él es así, siempre ayuda a los demás.

He is like this, always helping others.

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