Learn Spanish (Latin America): El superhéroe prefiere roncar en su guarida. - The superhero prefers to snore in his lair.

The verb preferir connects directly to an infinitive verb without needing a linking preposition like a or de. You simply say prefiere roncar (prefers to snore) just like you would say quiero dormir (I want to sleep).

Why does superhéroe have an accent mark on the first 'e'?

The word is divided into syllables as su-per-hé-ro-e. Because e and o are both strong vowels, they do not blend into a diphthong; they form two separate syllables. The spoken stress falls on the third-to-last syllable (hé), making it an esdrújula word. In Spanish grammar, all esdrújula words must have a written accent mark.

If I wanted to talk about a female superhero, would it be la superhéroe?

While you might occasionally hear la superhéroe in casual speech, the standard and much more common feminine form is la superheroína.

What exactly is a guarida? Is it only used for comic book characters?

A guarida translates best to lair, den, or hideout. It is commonly used for the dens of wild animals (like bears or wolves) and the secret hideouts of criminals, villains, or superheroes. You can also use it jokingly in everyday speech to refer to someone's private room or personal sanctuary where they go to be left alone.