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liking
[/ˈlaɪkɪŋ/]
noun
gosto
1.
a feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction with something or someone
She has a liking for classical music.
Ela tem gosto por música clássica.
2.
preference or inclination toward something
The children took a liking to their new teacher.
As crianças pegaram gosto pelo novo professor.
3.
approval or acceptance
The proposal was much to his liking.
A proposta era muito do seu agrado.
NYC Slang
vibe (informal equivalent expressing preference/attraction)
Synonyms
preference
fondness
taste
affection
inclination
Antonyms
dislike
aversion
hatred
distaste
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
gosto
most common usage
General Brazilian
preferência
when emphasizing preference
Portugal
gosto
standard usage
Portugal
agrado
more formal context
Related Idioms & Phrases
take a liking to someone/something
to one's liking
acquire a taste/liking for something
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