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penchant

[/ˈpen.tʃənt/ or /ˈpɒn.ʃɑːn/]
nounpl: penchants
inclinação
1. A strong or habitual liking for something; a tendency or inclination
She has a penchant for vintage fashion.
Ela tem uma inclinação por moda vintage.
2. A natural inclination or preference that is characteristic of someone
He has a penchant for dramatic gestures.
Ele tem uma tendência para gestos dramáticos.
NYC Slang
thing for / weak for (informal equivalent)
Synonyms
inclinationtendencylikingpreferenceproclivitypredilection
Antonyms
disinclinationaversiondislikereluctance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inclinação
Most common translation used in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
tendência
Also used to mean tendency or habitual preference
Portugal
inclinação
Standard European Portuguese translation
Portugal
pendor
More literary or formal alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a penchant for something - ter inclinação/tendência para algo
penchant for mischief - tendência para a travessura
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