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    Gustaban (en. Liked)

    /ɡusˈtaβan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates that something was appreciated or enjoyed by someone.
    My friends liked action movies.
    A mis amigos les gustaban las películas de acción.
    Used to express preferences in the past.
    When I was a child, I liked building toys.
    Cuando era niño, me gustaban los juguetes de construcción.
    Serves to describe feelings of fondness towards people or things.
    She really liked flowers.
    A ella le gustaban mucho las flores.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'gustar', which comes from the Latin 'gustare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I really liked them
    Indicates that something was highly appreciated.
    Me gustaban mucho
    They liked parties
    Means they enjoyed the celebrations.
    Les gustaban las fiestas
    You liked sports
    Expresses that there was a preference for sports activities.
    A ti te gustaban los deportes

    Related Words

    to like
    Verb that indicates fondness.
    gustar
    fondness
    Feeling of satisfaction or pleasure.
    agrado

    Slang Meanings

    I loved them
    When I lived at the beach, I loved the sunsets.
    Cuando vivía en la playa, me encantaban los atardeceres.
    I was crazy about them
    As a child, I was crazy about adventure TV shows.
    De niño, me flipaban las series de televisión de aventuras.