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"Gustos" is a form of "gusto", a noun which is often translated as "taste". "Preferencias" is a form of "preferencia", a noun which is often translated as "preference". Learn more about the difference between "gustos" and "preferencias" below.
el gusto(
goos
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (sense)
a. taste
Los sentidos del gusto y del olfato están relacionados.The senses of taste and smell are related.
2. (culinary)
b. flavor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
¿Qué gustos de helado compramos?What ice cream flavors should we buy?
c. flavour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Prefiero los gustos fuertes, como el ajo o las anchoas.I prefer strong flavours, such as garlic or anchovies.
3. (fondness)
a. liking
Al principio no me gustaba, pero ahora le estoy tomando el gusto a la comida tailandesa.At first I didn't like it, but now I'm taking a liking to Thai food.
4. (delight)
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿De verdad nos tenemos que ir? Me encuentro muy a gusto aquí, sentada al sol.Do we really have to leave? It's so nice here, sitting in the sun.
Me siento a gusto en este café. Tiene buenas vibraciones.I like to be in this café. It has good vibes.
5. (desire)
a. taste
La hermana de Robin tiene muy mal gusto para la ropa.Robin's sister has very bad taste in clothing.
la preferencia(
preh
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feh
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rehn
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syah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. preference
El abuelo siempre demostró preferencia por mis primos.My grandfather always showed a preference for my cousins.
b. favorite (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Para vacaciones, Miranda siempre tuvo preferencia por el Caribe.For vacation, the Caribbean was always Miranda's favorite.
c. favourite (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El perro demostró una clara preferencia por la comida de marca líder.The leading brand of dog food was clearly the dog's favourite.
2. (precedence)
a. priority
Los estudiantes que se inscribieron temprano tendrán preferencia en la entrega de materiales del curso.Students who registered early will have priority in receiving course materials.
3. (transport)
a. right of way
El tráfico que viene por la avenida principal tiene preferencia.Traffic approaching from the main road has right of way.
b. priority
Si ya entraste a la rotonda, tienes preferencia.If you are already in the traffic circle, you have priority.
a. grandstand
Teníamos puestos en preferencia y pudimos ver el desfile de cerca.We had seats in the grandstand and were able to see the parade up close.
