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acquired taste
[/əˈkwaɪərd teɪst/]
noun
pl: acquired tastes
gosto adquirido
1.
A preference or liking for something that is not immediately appealing but develops over time through repeated exposure or experience
Caviar is often considered an acquired taste because most people don't enjoy it at first.
Caviar é frequentemente considerado um gosto adquirido porque a maioria das pessoas não gosta na primeira vez.
2.
Something that becomes pleasurable or desirable only after one has experienced it multiple times
Coffee was an acquired taste for me, but now I can't start my day without it.
Café era um gosto adquirido para mim, mas agora não consigo começar o dia sem ele.
NYC Slang
something that grows on you
Synonyms
taste that develops over time
cultivated preference
developed liking
Antonyms
instant liking
immediate preference
natural taste
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
gosto adquirido
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
gosto adquirido
Common in urban contexts
Portugal
gosto adquirido
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
grows on you
take a liking to something
develop a taste for something
an acquired taste
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