tastes

[/teɪsts/]
noun/verbpl: tastes
gostos (noun); prova/experimenta (verb)
1. plural noun: preferences or inclinations regarding what one enjoys
Her tastes in music are quite diverse.
Os gostos dela em música são bastante diversificados.
2. plural noun: the sensations perceived by the taste buds
The different tastes in this dish are amazing.
Os diferentes sabores neste prato são incríveis.
3. verb (3rd person singular): to perceive flavor by the tongue
She tastes every ingredient before serving.
Ela prova cada ingrediente antes de servir.
4. verb (3rd person singular): to have a particular flavor
This coffee tastes bitter.
Este café tem gosto amargo.
In Brazilian culture, discussing 'gostos' (tastes) in music, food, and fashion is a common social activity. Food tasting traditions are important in Brazilian cuisine, while in the USA, 'taste' often relates to personal aesthetics and consumer preferences.
NYC Slang
tastes - can refer to 'what someone's into' or preferences colloquially
Synonyms / Sinônimos
preferenceslikesflavorssensationsinclinations
Antonyms / Antônimos
dislikesdistastes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gostos (noun); prova/experimenta (verb)
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
gostos; experimenta
Common colloquial usage
São Paulo
gostos; prova
Formal and informal contexts
Portugal
gostos (noun); prova/sente o sabor (verb)
Portuguese European usage

Related Words

taste budsflavorpalateappetitesavorysweet

Related Idioms & Phrases

a matter of taste
acquire a taste for something
bad taste in one's mouth
leave a bad taste
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