Modal Preference

WOULD LIKE (Me gustaría)

When we use “would like”, we talk about something we want to do now

I would like to have a drink tonight

SUBJECT + WOULD LIKE + TO + INFINITIVE

MODAL PREFERENCE: WOULD LOVE (Me encantaría)

When we use “would love”, when we talk about something you desire.

I would love to live abroad.

SUBJECT + WOULD LOVE + TO + INFINITIVE

MODAL PREFERENCE: WOULD PREFER(preferiría)

When we use “would prefer”, we talk about preferences.

I would prefer to eat out today.

MODAL PREFERENCE: WOULD RATHER(preferiría)

When we use “would prefer”, we talk about preferences.

I would rather go shopping

SUBJECT + WOULD RATHER + TO + INFINITIVE