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simple taste

[/ˈsɪmpəl/ /teɪst/]
noun phrasepl: simple tastes
gosto simples
1. A preference for uncomplicated, unpretentious, or modest things; lack of sophistication in aesthetic or culinary preferences
She has simple tastes and prefers a quiet evening at home to fancy restaurants.
Ela tem um gosto simples e prefere uma noite tranquila em casa a restaurantes sofisticados.
2. Unrefined or basic preferences, especially regarding food, art, or entertainment
His simple tastes in music made him enjoy folk songs more than classical symphonies.
Seu gosto simples em música o fez gostar mais de músicas folclóricas do que de sinfonias clássicas.
Synonyms
modest preferencesunpretentious tastesbasic preferencesplain tastes
Antonyms
sophisticated tastesrefined tastesluxurious preferencescultivated tastes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gosto simples
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
gosto simples
Standard usage in urban context
Portugal
gosto simples
Standard usage with same meaning as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a person of simple tastes
stick to one's simple tastes
have simple tastes in common
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