Gustan (en. Like)

/ɡusˈtan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
It is used to express that a group of people likes something.
They like action movies.
A ellos les gustan las películas de acción.
Indicates that a thing is pleasing to several subjects.
You like ice cream, right?
Te gustan los helados, ¿verdad?
Expresses that multiple people are interested in or enjoy an activity.
My friends like extreme sports.
A mis amigos les gustan los deportes extremos.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

I like
Indicates that something pleases the first person.
me gustan
You like
Indicates that something pleases the second person singular.
te gustan
They like
Indicates that something pleases the third person plural.
les gustan

Related Words

like
Verb that expresses pleasure or enjoyment.
gustar
tasty
That produces pleasure or enjoyment.
gustoso
to dislike
To remove the taste or pleasure.
desgustar

Slang Meanings

I love it
I really like board games.
Me gustan mucho los juegos de mesa.
I dig it
My friends really like parties.
A mis amigos les gustan mucho las fiestas.