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inborn preference

[ˈɪnbɔːrn ˈprɛfərəns]
nounpl: inborn preferences
preferência inata
1. A natural or innate inclination or liking for something that a person is born with, rather than something acquired through experience or learning
Children often display an inborn preference for sweet tastes.
As crianças frequentemente exibem uma preferência inata por sabores doces.
2. An inherent tendency to favor or choose one thing over another due to genetic or biological factors
Some research suggests humans have an inborn preference for symmetrical faces.
Algumas pesquisas sugerem que os humanos têm uma preferência inata por rostos simétricos.
Synonyms
innate preferencenatural inclinationinherent likingborn tendencyinstinctive preference
Antonyms
acquired preferencelearned preferencedeveloped tastecultivated preference

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
preferência inata
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
preferência inata
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
gosto inato
More colloquial alternative in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
gosto natural
Alternative phrasing used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
it's in one's DNA
natural-born
instinct-driven preference
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