Gusta (en. Like)
/ˈɡusta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To express affection or preference.
Do you like going for a walk?
¿Te gusta salir a caminar?
To feel or experience pleasure or satisfaction from something.
I like chocolate.
Me gusta el chocolate.
To indicate that something is well received or desired.
They like this movie.
A ellos les gusta esta película.
Etymology
From Latin 'gustare', which means 'to taste, to savor'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I like
expresses personal liking.
me gusta
You like
indicates liking towards a person or thing.
te gusta
We like
expresses that a group feels liking.
nos gusta
They like
indicates liking among several people.
les gusta
Related Words
to like
main verb from which 'gusta' comes.
gustar
liking
feeling of satisfaction.
agrado
tasty
that provokes taste or satisfaction.
gustoso
Slang Meanings
To really like something.
I really like reggaeton.
Me gusta un chingo el reggaetón.
To feel romantic attraction.
I really like that girl.
Esa chica me gusta un buen.