What does "acquired taste" mean?

Something (often a food or drink) that is not immediately liked but becomes enjoyable or acceptable after repeated exposure.

How is "acquired taste" used in a sentence?

They're an acquired taste, like Ravel.

acquired taste — Meaning, Examples & Usage (English)

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Global Englishneutral
- Something (often a food or drink) that is not immediately liked but becomes enjoyable or acceptable after repeated exposure.
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- At first, I couldn't stand the taste of black coffee, but it turned out to be an acquired taste.
  Al principio, no soportaba el sabor del café negro, pero resultó ser un gusto adquirido.
- Sushi is definitely an acquired taste; my friend hated it at first but now eats it regularly.
  El sushi es definitivamente un gusto adquirido; a mi amigo no le gustaba al principio, pero ahora lo come regularmente.
- Some people say blue cheese is an acquired taste, but once you get used to it, it's delicious.
  Algunas personas dicen que el queso azul es un gusto adquirido, pero una vez que te acostumbras, es delicioso.
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Global Englishinformal
- An ironic or humorous application of the term to a person, meaning someone whose qualities are appreciated by only some people or require getting used to.
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- Tom can be an acquired taste—some find his humor hilarious, while others just don’t get it.
  Tom puede ser un gusto adquirido: algunos encuentran su humor hilarante, mientras que otros simplemente no lo entienden.
- She’s definitely an acquired taste in the art world, with her unconventional style dividing opinions.
  Definitivamente es un gusto adquirido en el mundo del arte, con su estilo poco convencional que divide opiniones.
- You might think he's annoying now, but he's an acquired taste; give it some time.
  Puede que ahora pienses que es molesto, pero es un gusto adquirido; dale algo de tiempo.
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- A preference or liking that develops gradually rather than instinctively.
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- Jazz music was an acquired taste for me, but after attending several concerts, I grew to love it.
  La música jazz fue un gusto adquirido para mí, pero después de asistir a varios conciertos, llegué a amarla.
- His preference for minimalist design is an acquired taste that’s not immediately obvious to everyone.
  Su preferencia por el diseño minimalista es un gusto adquirido que no es inmediatamente obvio para todos.
- Learning to enjoy spicy food can be an acquired taste that develops over time.
  Aprender a disfrutar la comida picante puede ser un gusto adquirido que se desarrolla con el tiempo.

Examples:

EN: They're an acquired taste, like Ravel.
ES: Son un gusto adquirido, como Revelle.
EN: It's an acquired taste, like anchovies.
ES: Es un sabor adquirido, como las anchoas.
EN: They're an acquired taste, like Ravel.
ES: Son un gusto adquirido, como Revelle.
EN: It's an acquired taste, like anchovies.
ES: Es un sabor adquirido, como las anchoas.
EN: Well, it is an acquired taste. I've acquired it.
ES: Supongo que es un gusto adquirido, que yo he adquirido.
EN: An acquired taste.
ES: Tengo un gusto adquirido.
EN: I'm an acquired taste.
ES: Soy un gusto adquirido.
ES: Soy calidad probada.
EN: Don't you think it's rather an acquired taste?
ES: -¿No crees que es mejor un sabor conocido?
EN: It's an acquired taste.
ES: Es lo que más me gusta.
ES: Es cuestión de acostumbrarse.
ES: Es un gusto adquirido.
EN: Some people think it's an acquired taste.
ES: Alguna gente piensa que es un gusto adquirido.
EN: Yes, I admit that it is an acquired taste, Michael.
ES: Sí, admito que se les toma el gusto con el tiempo.
EN: Power is an acquired taste.
ES: El poder es un gusto que se adquiere.
EN: It's a bit of an acquired taste, really.
ES: Es un sabor especial. Pero pruébenlo.
EN: "It's a bit of an acquired taste, really.
ES: "Es un sabor especial. Pero pruébenlo".
EN: Rolled oats, soy beans... I guess granola is an acquired taste.
ES: Avena tostada, granos de soya... supongo que la granola es un gusto adquirido.
EN: Drink it, go ahead before it gets cold, it's an acquired taste.
ES: Tómalo antes que se enfríe... el sabor es conocido.
EN: Now, what exactly does that mean, an acquired taste?
ES: ¿Qué significa exactamente, "un gusto adquirido"?

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