A taste for Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈteɪst/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

uh TAYST fer

UK

æɪ/ /tˈeɪst/ /fˈɔː

uh TAYST faw

Definition

To have a liking or preference for something, often relating to food, activities, or styles.

Usage & Nuances

Often preceded by 'have' (e.g., 'have a taste for adventure'). Can refer to literal tastes (food) or abstract preferences (danger, art). Mainly neutral and used in both spoken and written English. Not to be confused with 'taste of' (literal flavor).

• Spanish: afición por - gusto por
• Portuguese (BR): gosto por - preferência por
• Portuguese (PT): gosto por - preferência por
• Chinese (Simplified): 对...有兴趣 - 喜好
• Chinese (Traditional): 對...有興趣 - 喜好
• Hindi: के लिए रुचि - के लिए लगाव
• Arabic: ميل إلى - ولع بـ
• Bengali: রুচি - আগ্রহ
• Russian: склонность - вкус (к чему-либо) - пристрастие
• Japanese: 好み - 趣向
• Vietnamese: sở thích - gu
• Korean: 취향 - 선호
• Turkish: zevk - merak (bir şeye karşı)
• Urdu: رغبت - شوق
• Indonesian: sở thích - gu

Example Sentences

She has a taste for spicy food.

basic

Tom has a taste for adventure.

basic

I’ve always had a taste for sweet desserts.

basic

After traveling, she developed a taste for new cultures.

natural

He really has a taste for the finer things in life.

natural

If you have a taste for danger, skydiving’s for you.

natural