1. A liking or preference for something that develops through experience, habituation, or learning rather than being innate or natural from the beginning
Coffee is an acquired preference for most people; they don't enjoy it the first time they drink it.
O café é uma preferência adquirida para a maioria das pessoas; elas não gostam na primeira vez que o bebem.
2. A taste or inclination that has been developed over time through repeated exposure or practice
Classical music became an acquired preference after attending several concerts.
A música clássica tornou-se uma preferência adquirida após assistir a vários concertos.