Ingles

palate

gb/pˈælɪt/ us/pˈælɪt/
B2 Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan B2 entity
1

roof of the mouth

the top inside part of your mouth

Padron ng paggamit: [someone]'s palate
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Do not confuse palate (mouth/taste) with palette (colors) or pallet (platform).
Mga kasingkahulugan
roof of the mouth (Plain descriptive phrase; same meaning.)
Mga kolokasyon
hard palate |soft palate |roof of the mouth |cleft palate |palate surgery |palate expander |injure the palate |the palate heals |pain in the palate |scratch the palate
Mga tema
health |anatomy
Mga Halimbawa
  • He burned the roof of his mouth, and his palate stayed sore for days.
  • The dentist checked her palate as part of the exam.
  • A cleft palate can affect feeding and speech.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • My palate hurts when I eat hot food.
  • The roof of my mouth is called the palate.
Pangngalan C1 abstract
2

sense of taste in the mouth

your ability to taste flavors

Padron ng paggamit: [someone]'s palate
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This meaning is about tasting and flavor sensitivity, not the physical roof of the mouth.
Mga kasingkahulugan
taste (More general; palate often suggests sensitivity or awareness of flavor.) | sense of taste (More explicit and literal.)
Mga kasalungat
insensitivity (Lack of ability to notice flavors well.)
Mga kolokasyon
a sensitive palate |a discerning palate |a mature palate |a child's palate |an adventurous palate |a sweet palate |a palate for spicy food |train the palate |cleanse the palate |a strong flavor overwhelms the palate
Mga tema
food |daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
  • Her palate is very sensitive, so she notices even small changes in seasoning.
  • After he quit smoking, his palate improved and food tasted brighter.
  • The sauce has enough acidity to wake up the palate.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Spicy food is hard for my palate.
  • My palate is not used to bitter coffee.
Pangngalan C1 abstract
3

refined taste and judgment

your taste, especially when it is skilled or refined

Padron ng paggamit: [someone]'s palate; a [adjective] palate; a palate for [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may overuse this in casual contexts; in everyday speech, people often just say 'taste.'
Mga kasingkahulugan
discernment (Focuses on judgment; not limited to food unless specified.) | good taste (Broader and more general; can include art and style.)
Mga kasalungat
poor taste (Lack of good judgment about what is high quality or pleasing.)
Mga kolokasyon
a refined palate |a sophisticated palate |a well-developed palate |a discerning palate |an educated palate |an untrained palate |a palate for fine wine |a palate for bitter flavors |appeal to the palate |suited to the local palate
Mga tema
food |drinks |culture
Mga Halimbawa
  • The menu is designed for a wide range of palates, from mild to very spicy.
  • She has an excellent palate for wine and can spot subtle notes.
  • It took time to develop a palate for dark chocolate.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • He has a refined palate for coffee.
  • This dish suits my palate.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
palate
IPA
GB/pˈælɪt/
US/pˈælɪt/
Mga pantig at diin
pal - ate (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (pal)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: palate
  • Plural: palates
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
palates noun
Core family
palatable adjective B2
Related words
palatability noun
Negative and opposite forms
unpalatable adjective
Advanced or less common
palatal adjective
Mga ekspresyon

a refined palate

1
/ə ɹɪfˈaɪnd pˈælɪt/
fixed phrase

sophisticated taste in flavors

to have very good taste in food and drink

Mga Halimbawa
  • He has a refined palate and loves trying new wines.
  • The restaurant attracts diners with a refined palate.
  • With experience, she developed a more refined palate for coffee.

appeal to the palate

1
/əpˈil tə ðə pˈælɪt/
fixed phrase

taste pleasant and satisfying

to taste good

Mga Halimbawa
  • The dessert is rich but still appeals to the palate.
  • They wanted a wine that would appeal to the palate of beginners.
  • The dish looks simple, but the flavors really appeal to the palate.

cleanse the palate

1
/klˈɛnz ðə pˈælɪt/
fixed phrase

reset your sense of taste

to make your mouth ready to taste again

Mga Halimbawa
  • Sip some water to cleanse the palate before the next course.
  • They served sorbet to cleanse the palate between rich dishes.
  • A slice of ginger can cleanse the palate after sushi.

develop a palate for

1
/dɪvˈɛləp ə pˈælɪt fɚ/
fixed phrase

learn to like a flavor

to start liking a taste after time

Mga Halimbawa
  • I had to develop a palate for blue cheese.
  • Over time, she developed a palate for dry red wine.
  • Many people develop a palate for bitter flavors as they get older.

palate cleanser

1
/pˈælɪt klˈɛnzɚ/
fixed phrase

food/drink that refreshes taste

something you eat or drink to refresh your taste

Mga Halimbawa
  • The chef offered a lemon sorbet as a palate cleanser.
  • Pickled ginger works as a palate cleanser during a sushi meal.
  • Between wine samples, crackers act as a simple palate cleanser.

suit (someone's) palate

1
/sˈut sˈʌmwˌʌnz pˈælɪt/
fixed phrase

match someone’s taste preferences

to be the kind of taste someone likes

Mga Halimbawa
  • They adjusted the spice level to suit local palates.
  • This wine suits my palate better than the sweeter one.
  • The chef offers several sauces to suit different palates.

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