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The meaning of the Spanish word "gusta" and how you use it

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me...gusta
(v. + obj.) (present) (yo) like (he/she/you/it is pleasing to me)
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Ildu

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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Me gusta leer .
I like to read.
Rafael no sabe que me gusta .
Rafael doesn't know I like him.
Compré un vestido nuevo y me gusta mucho .
I bought a new dress and I really like it.
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Video Examples

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Coffee Break with Belinda, Mexico's Pop Princess
Entonces me gusta mucho .
So I like it a lot.
What Are You Wearing?
Me gusta el color rojo .
I like the color red.
What Are You Wearing?
Me gusta llevar pantalones vaqueros . ¿ Por qué ?
I like to wear jeans. Why?
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te...gusta
(v. + obj.) (present) (él / ella) is pleasing to you (you like him/her/it)
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Ildu

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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Te gusta correr .
You like to run.
¿ Te gusta la cerveza ?
Do you like beer?
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Video Examples

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Coffee Break with Belinda, Mexico's Pop Princess
¿ Y te gusta el vino a ti o … ?
And do you like wine or...?
Making Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dime si te gusta mi canal y suscríbete .
Tell me if you like my channel, and subscribe.
Easy Homemade Orange Ice Cream
Cris , ¿ te gusta ?
Cris, you like it?
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le...gusta
(v. + obj.) (present) (usted / él / ella) like(s) [lit. "is pleasing to him/her/it/you"]
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Adrián Camacho

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Adrián is a SP language assistant, EN-SP content localizer, and EN tutor living in Guadalajara, Mexico. He holds a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures and has worked in language-learning for almost 10 years.
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Clickable Example Sentences

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¿ A usted le gusta el café ?
(Do) you like coffee?
A él le gusta comer carne .
He likes to eat meat.
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Easy Homemade Orange Ice Cream
Parece que a Cris le gusta ,
It seems that Cris likes it,
Easy Fish Tacos
con tomate , cebollín o cebolla blanca , el chile que a usted le gusta .
with tomato, green onion or white onion, the chili that you like.
Eat Healthy to Grow Healthy
A nuestro corazón y nuestro cuerpo le gusta comer frutas y verduras .
Our heart and our body like to eat fruits and vegetables.
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me gusta
(v. + obj.) (present) (yo) like (he/she/you/it is/are pleasing to me)
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Ildu

Ildu

Content Editor
Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Clickable Example Sentences

These examples and translations are created specifically for language learners, and are manually reviewed. Click on words to look them up.
Me gusta leer .
I like to read.
Rafael no sabe que me gusta .
Rafael doesn't know I like him.
Compré un vestido nuevo y me gusta mucho .
I bought a new dress and I really like it.
Quiz Yourself on " me gusta"

Video Examples

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What's the Weather Like in Finland and New York?
No hace mal tiempo , me gusta esquiar .
The weather isn't bad, I like to ski.
Travel Vocabulary on a Plane
Ah , claro que no es molestia . A mí me gusta mucho ese lugar . / Bien .
Oh, of course it's no trouble. I really like that place. / Good.
Travel Vocabulary on a Plane
Tengo que viajar mucho por mi trabajo , pero no me gusta volar en los aviones .
I have to travel a lot for my job, but I don't like flying on airplanes.
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les...gusta
(v. + obj.) (present) (ustedes / ellos / ellas) like [lit. "is pleasing to you/them"]
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Adrián Camacho

Adrián Camacho

Content Editor
Adrián is a SP language assistant, EN-SP content localizer, and EN tutor living in Guadalajara, Mexico. He holds a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures and has worked in language-learning for almost 10 years.
View Bio

Clickable Example Sentences

These examples and translations are created specifically for language learners, and are manually reviewed. Click on words to look them up.
No les gusta el café .
They don't like coffee.
¿ Les gusta la comida ?
Do you guys like the food?
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Video Examples

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Story Time in the Cuban Cigar Factory
me siento reconocida que lo que estoy leyendo les gusta .
I feel grateful that they like what I'm reading.
The Benefits of Reading Aloud
Hay quienes dicen que no les gusta leer relatos ,
There are those who say that they don't like to read stories,
Airplanes 2: Rescue Team - Trailer
Jamás entenderé por qué les gusta saltar de un avión en perfecto estado .
I will never understand why you like to jump from a plane in perfect condition.
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