A taste for Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈteɪst/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
uh TAYST fer
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 porPortuguese (BR): gosto por - preferência porPortuguese (PT): gosto por - preferência porChinese (Simplified): 对...有兴趣 - 喜好Chinese (Traditional): 對...有興趣 - 喜好Hindi: के लिए रुचि - के लिए लगावArabic: ميل إلى - ولع بـBengali: রুচি - আগ্রহRussian: склонность - вкус (к чему-либо) - пристрастиеJapanese: 好み - 趣向Vietnamese: sở thích - guKorean: 취향 - 선호Turkish: zevk - merak (bir şeye karşı)Urdu: رغبت - شوقIndonesian: 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