common liking

[ˈkɒmən ˈlaɪkɪŋ]
nounpl: common likings
gosto comum
1. a shared preference or fondness that is mutually enjoyed by two or more people
They discovered a common liking for classical music at the party.
Eles descobriram um gosto comum por música clássica na festa.
2. a mutual agreement or consensus about what is pleasing or acceptable
By common liking, the group decided to meet every Friday.
Por gosto comum, o grupo decidiu se encontrar todas as sextas-feiras.
3. archaic: general approval or acceptance by the public or community
The new policy was adopted by common liking of all members.
A nova política foi adotada pelo consentimento comum de todos os membros.
The phrase 'common liking' is more formal and somewhat archaic in modern English, appearing more frequently in historical texts or formal agreements. In Portuguese, 'gosto comum' is more regularly used in contemporary language. The concept reflects social bonding through shared preferences, which is culturally valued in both Brazilian and American contexts as a foundation for friendship and community.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
shared interestmutual preferencecommon interestmutual likingcommon taste
Antonyms / Antônimos
disagreementconflicting interestsmutual dislikediscord

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gosto comum
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
gosto em comum
slight variation with preposition 'em'
São Paulo
gosto comum
standard form, also 'afinidade comum'
Portugal
gosto comum
identical to Brazilian usage; less commonly used than in English

Related Words

preferenceaffinityconsensusmutual agreementcommon groundshared tasteliking

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a common liking for something
by common liking
find common liking
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