Gustos (en. Tastes)

/ˈɡus.tos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A feeling of pleasure or satisfaction towards something.
My personal tastes include classical music.
Mis gustos personales incluyen la música clásica.
Preferences that a person has in their daily life or choices.
Everyone has different tastes when choosing food.
Cada uno tiene diferentes gustos al elegir comida.
The things that a person likes.
His tastes in movies are quite eclectic.
Sus gustos en películas son bastante eclécticos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'gustus', which means 'taste' or 'liking'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have refined tastes
To have choices or preferences that are elegant or sophisticated.
tener gustos refinados
simple tastes
Preferences that are humble or uncomplicated.
gustos sencillos
at ease
To feel comfortable or satisfied with something.
a gusto

Related Words

to please
A verb that expresses pleasure towards something.
gustar
gustatory
Related to the sense of taste.
gustativo
customs
Practices or habits one has, related to tastes.
costumbres

Slang Meanings

Taste for the expensive
She has an expensive taste, always choosing the most premium.
Ella tiene un gusto caro, siempre elige lo más premium.
Popular taste
They opt for popular taste foods at the party.
Optan por comidas de gusto popular en la fiesta.