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innate preference

[/ɪˈneɪt ˈprɛfərəns/]
nounpl: innate preferences
preferência inata
1. A natural, inborn inclination or liking for something that exists from birth rather than being learned or developed through experience
Babies have an innate preference for sweet tastes.
Bebês têm uma preferência inata por sabores doces.
2. An inherent tendency or predisposition toward choosing or favoring something without prior learning or conditioning
Research suggests humans have an innate preference for symmetrical faces.
Pesquisas sugerem que os humanos têm uma preferência inata por rostos simétricos.
Synonyms
inborn preferencenatural preferenceinherent preferenceinstinctive preferencenative preference
Antonyms
acquired preferencelearned preferencedeveloped preferenceconditioned preference

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
preferência inata
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
preferência inata
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
preferência natural
Alternative, more colloquial form
Portugal
gosto inato
Alternative using 'gosto' (taste/liking) instead of preferência

Related Idioms & Phrases

born with a preference for
nature over nurture
instinct tells you
it comes naturally to someone
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