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paladar

[pah-lah-DAHR]
nounmasculinepl: paladares
palate; taste
1. The roof of the mouth; the anatomical structure that separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity
The hard palate is part of the mouth's structure.
O paladar duro faz parte da estrutura da boca.
2. The sense of taste; the ability to perceive flavors
She has a refined palate for wine.
Ela tem um paladar refinado para vinho.
3. Personal preference or taste in matters of art, food, or culture
His palate favors classical music.
O seu paladar favorece a música clássica.
Synonyms
gostosaborpreferênciasensibilidade gustativa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
paladar
Standard usage for both anatomical and taste-related meanings
Portugal
paladar
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

ter bom paladar (to have good taste)
paladar refinado (refined taste/palate)
paladar popular (popular taste)
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