gusta
like
In Spanish, 'like' is translated as 'gusta'. It is primarily used in expressing likes and preferences. It is usually followed by a verb in infinitive form in expressions such as 'Me gusta correr', which translates 'I like to run'. However, it is essential to know that the Spanish verb to like 'gustar' doesn't work the same way as it does in English. Instead of 'I like', it is closer to 'it pleases me'.
Example sentences using: gusta
¿Te gusta el helado de chocolate?
Do you like chocolate ice cream?
This is a simple question. 'Te gusta' is the singular form of 'gustar'. Here, 'Te' refers to the addressee of the question.
Me gusta leer libros en mi tiempo libre.
I like to read books in my spare time.
'Me gusta' can indicate something a person enjoys. So 'Me gusta leer libros' indicates 'I enjoy reading books'.
A los niños les gusta jugar en el parque.
The children like to play in the park.
The phrase 'les gusta' is being used to express preferences of a group of people than just one person.
No me gusta ir al gimnasio.
I do not like going to the gym.
The particle 'no' before 'me gusta' is used to negate the sentence, indicating something that the speaker doesn't like.
¿Por qué no te gusta la pizza?
Why don't you like pizza?
In questions, 'no' also comes before 'gusta' to signify negation.'¿Por qué no te gusta?' means 'Why don't you like?' and 'la pizza' is the object of the question.
Nos gusta viajar.
We like to travel.
When referring to 'we', 'nos gusta' is used.
Le gusta bailar salsa.
He/She likes to dance salsa.
The phrase 'Le gusta' is used when referring to him/her liking something. Without additional context, it could refer to either 'he' or 'she'.
Os gusta la fiesta.
You all like the party.
The term 'os gusta' is used to refer 'you all' or 'you guys' in a casual or informal situation.
A mí no me gusta comer tarde.
I don't like to eat late.
Emphasis can be added by stating the indirect object pronoun 'a mí' before 'no me gusta', which stresses on the point that the person specifically does not like to eat late.
A Juan le gusta la música clásica.
Juan likes classical music.
In Spanish, 'gustar' is used somewhat differently than 'like' in English. Instead of saying 'Juan likes', we say 'A Juan le gusta' which more directly translates to 'To Juan, classical music is pleasing'.