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    Gustaba (en. Liked)

    /ɡusˈta.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To express liking or pleasure towards something.
    I liked going to the park when I was a child.
    Me gustaba ir al parque cuando era niño.
    To have an affinity or preference for something.
    She liked classical music.
    A ella le gustaba la música clásica.
    To indicate that something was pleasing to someone in the past.
    They really liked horror movies.
    A ellos les gustaba mucho el cine de terror.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'gustare', which means 'to taste' or 'to savor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I liked
    Indicates a liking for something in the past.
    me gustaba
    You liked
    Indicates that the second person liked something previously.
    te gustaba
    He/She liked
    Refers to something that a third person liked in the past.
    le gustaba

    Related Words

    gustar
    Verb that indicates liking or pleasure.
    gustar
    tasty
    That has a good flavor or is pleasant.
    gustoso
    little taste
    Diminutive form that implies a slight liking.
    gustito

    Slang Meanings

    It was 'cool' or 'awesome' for something.
    I liked that movie, it was really cool.
    Me gustaba esa película, era bien chida.
    It was used to express that something was very good.
    The food from that place I liked, it was really good.
    La comida de ese lugar me gustaba, estaba buenísima.