Partial to Meaning in English
expression
Definition
If you are partial to something, you especially like or enjoy it more than other things.
Usage & Nuances
'Partial to' is slightly formal or literary; it's used to show a liking or preference, often gently or humorously. It is typically followed by a noun or gerund ('partial to chocolate', 'partial to staying up late'). Not the same as 'partial' (meaning biased or incomplete) alone.
Spanish: tener debilidad por - tener predilección porPortuguese (BR): gostar mais de - ter preferência porPortuguese (PT): gostar mais de - ter preferência porChinese (Simplified): 偏爱 - 偏好Chinese (Traditional): 偏愛 - 偏好Hindi: का शौक़ीन होना - को पसंद करनाArabic: يميل إلى - يفضلBengali: বিশেষ পছন্দ করা - দুর্বলতা থাকাRussian: питать слабость к - быть неравнодушным кJapanese: 〜が好きだ - 〜に目がないVietnamese: thích đặc biệt - ưa chuộngKorean: 특별히 좋아하다 - 치우치다 (선호함)Turkish: özellikle hoşlanmak - düşkün olmakUrdu: خاص لگاؤ ہونا - کچھ پسند کرناIndonesian: suka sekali - gemar
Example Sentences
I am partial to sweet desserts.
basic
She is partial to classical music.
basic
Are you partial to tea or coffee?
basic
I have to admit, I'm partial to a good pizza now and then.
natural
He's always been partial to staying up late on weekends.
natural
Not everyone is partial to spicy food, you know.
natural