in favor of

a favor de

Apoyando una idea, un plan o una persona porque se considera buena o acertada.

En inglés sencillo: Supporting an idea, plan, or person because you think they are good or right.

• I am in favor of the plan.
• Six members voted in favor of the changes.
• Are you in favor of building a new school?

Cómo se usa: in favor of someone/something (Most members voted in favor of the plan.); in favor of doing something (I am in favor of reducing waste.)

Sinónimos: for, in support of

Antónimos: against

Expresiones frecuentes: in favor of something, in favor of change

a favor de, en beneficio de

De modo que alguien reciba un beneficio, un derecho o un pago.

En inglés sencillo: So that someone receives a benefit, right, or payment.

• The check was issued in favor of Maria.
• The payment was authorized in favor of the charity.
• He transferred the note in favor of his sister.

Cómo se usa: in favor of someone/something (The bank issued a guarantee in favor of the supplier.)

Sinónimos: for the benefit of, to the order of

Expresiones frecuentes: in favor of someone, in favor of charities

a favor de

Estar de acuerdo con algo o considerarlo una buena idea.

En inglés sencillo: Agreeing with something or thinking it is a good idea.

• We are in favor of the idea.
• He was in favor of a shorter working week.
• Are your parents in favor of you moving abroad?

Cómo se usa: be in favor of something (We are in favor of the proposal.); be in favor of doing something (She is in favor of starting earlier.)

Sinónimos: supportive, in agreement

Antónimos: against

Expresiones frecuentes: in favor of something, in favor of reform