1. A taste or liking for something that has been developed through exposure, education, or deliberate practice rather than being innate
Her cultivated preference for classical music developed after attending concerts regularly.
Sua preferência cultivada por música clássica se desenvolveu após frequentar concertos regularmente.
2. An acquired appreciation for refined or sophisticated things, often developed through cultural exposure and experience
Wine tasting is often a cultivated preference among connoisseurs.
A degustação de vinho é frequentemente uma preferência cultivada entre connaisseurs.