← Back to Fala2Me
be partial to
[/bi ˈpɑːrʃəl tuː/]
verb phrase
gostar particularmente de
1.
to have a preference for something; to like something especially or more than other things
I am partial to chocolate ice cream.
Sou parcialmente apaixonado por sorvete de chocolate.
2.
to show favoritism toward someone or something
The teacher should not be partial to any student.
O professor não deve ser parcial com nenhum aluno.
NYC Slang
be into something
Synonyms
like
prefer
favor
have a liking for
be fond of
enjoy
Antonyms
dislike
hate
be impartial
be unbiased
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
gostar particularmente de
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
curtir
more informal, colloquial usage
Portugal
ter predileção por
more formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
have a soft spot for
favor someone/something
show favoritism
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →