What Does “Favorite” Mean in English?
The word favorite means the thing you like most. It is number one for you! You can have a favorite toy, a favorite color, or a favorite food.
When you say My favorite is…, you are telling people what you love most.
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New Words for Your Favorite Things
Let’s learn some new words for common things. These can be your favorite toys or items.
- kite: A toy that flies in the wind.
- car: A vehicle for driving on roads.
- watch: A small clock you wear on your wrist.
- camera: A device for taking photos.
- robot: A machine that can do tasks.
- plane: A vehicle that flies in the sky.
- skateboard: A board with wheels for riding.
- tablet: A flat, portable computer.
- computer game: A game played on a computer or console.
How to Talk About Your Favorite Things
It is easy to tell someone about your favorite things. Use these simple sentences:
- To say what your best thing is: My favorite is a [thing].
- To say what you like very much: I like [thing] very much.
- To ask someone: What is your favorite thing?
Remember to use “a” or “an” before a single thing, like a car or a robot.
| English Word | What it is |
|---|---|
| kite | A toy that flies in the wind. |
| car | A vehicle for driving. |
| watch | A small clock for your wrist. |
| camera | A device for taking photos. |
| robot | A machine that can do tasks. |
| plane | A vehicle that flies. |
| skateboard | A board with wheels. |
| tablet | A small, flat computer. |
| computer game | A game played on a computer. |
Examples
- My favorite toy is a kite.
- I like my new car.
- She has a nice watch.
- He wants a camera for his birthday.
- The robot is big.
- Look! A plane is flying high.
- My friend has a skateboard.
- I read books on my tablet.
- Do you like computer games?
Practice
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Chat with an Advisor on WhatsAppCommon mistakes for Spanish speakers
Spanish speakers sometimes make small mistakes when talking about favorite things. Here are some common ones:
- Missing “is” or “a/an”: In Spanish, you might say “Mi favorito coche” (My favorite car). In English, you need “is” and “a”: My favorite is a car. or My favorite car is red.
- Confusing “watch” (noun) and “watch” (verb): Remember, watch (noun) is the item on your wrist. Watch (verb) means to look at something, like I watch TV.
- Using “the” instead of “a/an” for a general favorite: When you talk about a general favorite, use a or an. For example, My favorite animal is a cat. (NOT My favorite animal is the cat.)
Frequently asked questions
What does “favorite” mean?
Favorite means the thing you like more than all others. It is your number one choice.
Can I have more than one favorite thing?
Yes, you can! You can say My favorite things are… and list two or three items. For example, My favorite things are my tablet and my computer game.
How do I ask someone about their favorite thing?
You can ask, What is your favorite thing? or What is your favorite toy?
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