plain tastes

[/pleɪn ˈteɪsts/]
noun phrase
gostos simples
1. Preference for simple, uncomplicated, or unadorned things, especially in food, clothing, or lifestyle
She has plain tastes and prefers home-cooked meals to fancy restaurants.
Ela tem gostos simples e prefere refeições caseiras a restaurantes sofisticados.
2. Lack of interest in luxury, extravagance, or complex aesthetics
His plain tastes in fashion meant he wore the same style of shirt every day.
Seus gostos simples na moda significavam que ele usava o mesmo estilo de camisa todos os dias.
In Brazilian culture, 'gostos simples' is often associated with humility and authenticity, valued as genuine and unpretentious. In American culture, it may reflect practicality or a conscious choice against materialism.
NYC Slang
keeps it basic / no frills preference
Synonyms / Sinônimos
simple tastesmodest tastesunpretentious tasteshumble preferences
Antonyms / Antônimos
fancy tastesrefined tastessophisticated tastesextravagant tastes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gostos simples
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
gostos simples
Standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
gostos simples
Standard usage in urban areas
Portugal
gostos simples
Same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

simplicityminimalismmodestyausterityunpretentious

Related Idioms & Phrases

simple is as simple does
less is more
back to basics
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