Spanish - Preferences

Lesson 33 of 159

Learning Spanish preferences: two friends decide where to eat using simple phrases for likes and convenience.

Goal: Talk about what you like, prefer, and what works for you

Free Spanish lessons with guided practice, audio, and speaking support.

Welcome — let’s shape your opinions in Spanish! This short lesson helps you say what you prefer, what you don’t mind, and what suits you.

Listen, repeat, and then try the mini-dialogue and quick activities to lock in these useful phrases.

Level A2: In Lesson 33 you'll practice practical phrases for preferences and simple decisions. We'll cover ways to say you don't mind something, what you usually choose, what suits you better, and how to compare options. This CEFR-aligned set focuses on short, ready-to-use lines you can repeat and use right away.

After this lesson you'll be able to:

  • Use A2-level phrases to say what you prefer and what suits you.
  • Ask and answer simple questions about favorites and types.
  • Practice speaking aloud common comparison and preference frames.
Anna and David discuss what to eat and what time fits them—good practice for saying preferences in Spanish.

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1. Reading + Listening Practice

Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.

No me molesta ___.

I don't mind ___.

Meaning: I don’t mind ___.

When to use: Use this to accept something neutrally or say that something is not a problem for you.

Tip: Sometimes learners say “No me importa” — that’s okay but can sound stronger. “No me molesta” is more neutral.

No me molesta la lluvia.
I don't mind the rain.
No me molesta esperar un poco.
I don't mind waiting a little.

Normalmente elijo ___.

I usually choose ___.

Meaning: I usually choose ___.

When to use: Say this to explain your typical choice or habit.

Normalmente elijo té por la mañana.
I usually choose tea in the morning.
Normalmente elijo la opción vegetariana.
I usually choose the vegetarian option.

___ me conviene más.

___ is better for me.

Meaning: ___ is better for me.

When to use: Use this to say which option works best for your schedule or needs.

Una clase por la tarde me conviene más.
An afternoon class is better for me.
El tren de las seis me conviene más.
The 6 o'clock train suits me better.

___ es demasiado ___ para mí.

___ is too ___ for me.

Meaning: ___ is too ___ for me.

When to use: Explain a dislike or why an option doesn't work using a simple reason (e.g., too expensive, too spicy).

Tip: Remember the adjective matches the noun: 'demasiado' + adjective (agree when needed).

El café es demasiado fuerte para mí.
The coffee is too strong for me.
La película es demasiado larga para mí.
The movie is too long for me.

¿Tienes algún ___ favorito?

Do you have a favorite ___?

Meaning: Do you have a favorite ___?

When to use: Ask about someone's favorite item in a category (books, restaurants, songs).

Tip: If the category is feminine, use 'alguna ___ favorita' (e.g., '¿Tienes alguna canción favorita?').

¿Tienes algún libro favorito?
Do you have a favorite book?
¿Tienes algún restaurante favorito?
Do you have a favorite restaurant?

Me gusta más ___ que ___.

I like ___ more than ___.

Meaning: I like ___ more than ___.

When to use: Compare two things to say which one you prefer.

Me gusta más el té que el café.
I like tea more than coffee.
Me gusta más caminar que correr.
I like walking more than running.

Prefiero ___ en vez de ___.

I'd rather ___ than ___.

Meaning: I'd rather ___ than ___.

When to use: State a clear preference between two actions or options.

Prefiero estudiar por la mañana en vez de por la noche.
I prefer studying in the morning instead of at night.
Prefiero té en vez de café.
I'd rather have tea instead of coffee.

Cualquiera de los dos está bien.

Either is fine.

Meaning: Either is fine.

When to use: Accept either of two options when both are acceptable.

Tip: For two feminine options say 'Cualquiera de las dos está bien.'

¿Pizza o pasta? Cualquiera de los dos está bien.
Pizza or pasta? Either is fine.
¿Cine o teatro? Cualquiera de los dos está bien.
Cinema or theatre? Either is fine.

Los dos están bien.

Both are good.

Meaning: Both are good.

When to use: Say that both options are acceptable or liked.

¿Rojo o azul? Los dos están bien.
Red or blue? Both are good.
¿Ir hoy o mañana? Los dos están bien.
Go today or tomorrow? Both are good.

¿Qué tipo de ___ te gusta?

What kind of ___ do you like?

Meaning: What kind of ___ do you like?

When to use: Ask someone to specify the type or style they prefer.

¿Qué tipo de música te gusta?
What kind of music do you like?
¿Qué tipo de comida te gusta?
What kind of food do you like?

¿Qué tal ___ mejor?

How about ___ instead?

Meaning: How about ___ instead?

When to use: Offer a different suggestion or alternative to someone.

¿Qué tal cenar en casa mejor?
How about having dinner at home instead?
¿Qué tal tomar el tren mejor?
How about taking the train instead?

Tengo ganas de ___.

I'm in the mood for ___.

Meaning: I'm in the mood for ___.

When to use: Say what you currently feel like doing or eating.

Tip: In some regions speakers say 'Se me antoja ___' for food—both are natural.

Tengo ganas de pizza.
I'm in the mood for pizza.
Tengo ganas de descansar.
I'm in the mood to rest.

2. Conversational Listening Practice

Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.

Choosing where and when to eat tonight

A friendly mini-conversation in Spanish about favorite restaurants, mood, and practical choices.

What are Anna and David deciding about?

Portrait of Anna in a Spanish lesson dialogue

Anna

¿Tienes algún restaurante favorito?

Do you have a favorite restaurant?

Portrait of David in a Spanish lesson dialogue

David

Tengo ganas de pizza. Normalmente elijo la pizzería de la esquina.

I'm in the mood for pizza. I usually choose the corner pizzeria.

Portrait of Anna in a Spanish lesson dialogue

Anna

¿Qué tal probar el nuevo restaurante mejor? A mí no me molesta esperar.

How about trying the new restaurant instead? I don't mind waiting.

Portrait of David in a Spanish lesson dialogue

David

La cena de la nueva pizzería me conviene más. Prefiero salir a las ocho en vez de las siete.

The new pizzeria's dinner suits me better. I prefer going out at eight instead of seven.

Portrait of Anna in a Spanish lesson dialogue

Anna

¿Cena afuera o en casa? Cualquiera de los dos está bien para mí.

Dinner out or at home? Either is fine with me.

3. Guided Practice

Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.

Which sentence means 'I'm in the mood for pizza.'?

Which phrase asks 'Do you have a favorite ___?'

Which sentence means 'Either is fine.'?

Which sentence says 'I usually choose ___.'?

I can't decide. Pasta or salad? Either is fine.

No puedo decidir. ¿Pasta o ensalada? ___.

I have work in the afternoon. Morning class or afternoon? The morning class suits me better.

Tengo trabajo por la tarde. La clase de la mañana o la tarde? ___ me conviene más.

The dessert is very sweet. That dessert is too sweet for me.

El postre es muy dulce. ___.

Match the core phrases

Match the extra phrases

4. Speaking Practice

Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).

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Say this phrase out loud:

No me molesta ___.

I don’t mind ___.

Say this phrase out loud:

Normalmente elijo ___.

I usually choose ___.

Say this phrase out loud:

___ me conviene más.

___ is better for me.

Say this phrase out loud:

___ es demasiado ___ para mí.

___ is too ___ for me.

Say this phrase out loud:

¿Tienes algún ___ favorito?

Do you have a favorite ___?

Say this phrase out loud:

Me gusta más ___ que ___.

I like ___ more than ___.

Say this phrase out loud:

Prefiero ___ en vez de ___.

I'd rather ___ than ___.

Say this phrase out loud:

Cualquiera de los dos está bien.

Either is fine.

Say this phrase out loud:

Los dos están bien.

Both are good.

Say this phrase out loud:

¿Qué tipo de ___ te gusta?

What kind of ___ do you like?

Say this phrase out loud:

¿Qué tal ___ mejor?

How about ___ instead?

Say this phrase out loud:

Tengo ganas de ___.

I'm in the mood for ___.