predilections
[/ˌprɛdɪˈlɛkʃənz/]
nounfemininepl: predilections
predileções
1. A preference or special liking for something; a tendency to choose or favor something over alternatives
She has a predilection for classical music over modern genres.
Ela tem uma predileção por música clássica em detrimento dos gêneros modernos.
2. An inclination or partiality toward a particular thing or person
His predilections for spicy food were well-known among his friends.
Suas predileções por comida apimentada eram bem conhecidas entre seus amigos.
3. An established preference or habit of choice
The artist's predilections are evident in her choice of bold colors.
As predileções da artista são evidentes em sua escolha de cores vibrantes.
The word 'predilections' is more common in formal, literary, and academic contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In casual conversation, speakers typically prefer 'preferences' in English and 'preferências' in Portuguese. The term carries a somewhat sophisticated or refined connotation, often used when discussing aesthetic, cultural, or intellectual tastes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
have a predilection for something
show a predilection toward something
indulge one's predilections
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