conventional taste

[kənˈvenʃənəl teɪst]
noun phrasepl: conventional tastes
gosto convencional
1. preferences, aesthetic choices, or opinions that align with widely accepted or traditional standards rather than being innovative or unconventional
His conventional taste in music led him to prefer classical symphonies over experimental jazz.
Seu gosto convencional em música o levava a preferir sinfonias clássicas ao jazz experimental.
2. adherence to mainstream cultural, artistic, or social norms rather than pursuing avant-garde or alternative options
The restaurant's conventional taste in décor made it feel familiar but uninspiring.
O gosto convencional do restaurante na decoração o fazia parecer familiar, mas pouco inspirador.
3. sensory preferences that follow standard or popular trends within a society or culture
Despite her conventional taste in fashion, she occasionally wore daring experimental pieces.
Apesar de seu gosto convencional em moda, ocasionalmente ela usava peças ousadas e experimentais.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'conventional taste' often carries a neutral to slightly pejorative connotation, suggesting conservatism or lack of originality. In Brazilian culture, embracing unconventional taste is sometimes viewed as a sign of sophistication and cultural awareness, while in American urban centers like New York, challenging conventional taste is part of the artistic and intellectual identity.
NYC Slang
basic taste / vanilla taste
Synonyms / Sinônimos
traditional tastemainstream tasteorthodox preferencestandard preferencepopular taste
Antonyms / Antônimos
unconventional tasteexperimental tasteavant-garde tastealternative tasteinnovative taste

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
gosto convencional
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
gosto convencional / gosto comum
both terms widely used in urban contexts
Rio de Janeiro
gosto convencional / gosto tradicional
traditional variant also common
Portugal
gosto convencional / gosto tradicional
identical usage as in Brazil

Related Words

aestheticpreferenceconventionmainstreamtraditionnormcultural standard

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the beaten path
stay within the lines
play it safe
go with the flow
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