palate

the hard upper part of the mouth that separates it from the nose and is used for tasting food

paladar, techo del paladar

Collocations soft palate · hard palate

• The soft palate separates the mouth from the nose.

  El velo del paladar separa la boca de la nariz.

the ability to taste and enjoy food or drink, especially the way that a particular person likes certain tastes

gusto, paladar (culinario)

Collocations refined palate · sensitive palate

• She has a refined palate and enjoys fine wines.

  Ella tiene un paladar refinado y disfruta de los vinos finos.

the part of a poem or piece of writing that deals with feelings and emotions rather than facts or ideas

palabra, lenguaje poético

Collocations poetic palate

• The poet's work is full of a rich poetic palate.

  El trabajo del poeta está lleno de un rico lenguaje poético.