gosto

[ˈɡɔʃ.tu]

noun; verb (1st person singular present indicative of 'gostar')masculine (noun); N/A (verb)pl: gostos (noun); N/A (verb)

taste; liking; preference

1. The sensation of flavor perceived by the taste buds

The taste of chocolate is delicious.

O gosto do chocolate é delicioso.

2. A personal preference or liking for something

Everyone has different tastes in music.

Cada um tem um gosto diferente em música.

3. Aesthetic appreciation; style or refinement

She decorated her house with excellent taste.

Ela decorou a casa com excelente gosto.

4. First person singular present indicative of 'gostar' (to like/enjoy)

I like this movie.

Eu gosto deste filme.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

gosto

Standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

gosto

Same as standard; colloquially may use 'curto' (I like) as alternative

São Paulo

gosto

Standard usage; formal contexts preferred

Portugal

gosto

Standard usage; 'bom gosto' (good taste) is common phrase

de bom gosto (in good taste)

de mau gosto (in bad taste)

ter gosto por (to have a taste/liking for)

para o seu gosto (to your taste)

gosto pessoal (personal preference)

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