Gustó (en. Taste)

/ɡusˈto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates that something is pleasing or enjoyable to someone.
I really liked the movie I saw last night.
Me gustó mucho la película que vi anoche.
Expresses satisfaction or preference for something.
Yesterday I liked listening to classical music.
Ayer me gustó escuchar música clásica.
Used to refer to having enjoyed an experience.
You liked the food I made, didn't you?
Te gustó la comida que preparé, ¿verdad?

Etymology

The verb 'gustar' comes from the Latin 'gustare', which means 'to taste' or 'to savor'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I liked it
Indicates that something was pleasing to the person speaking.
me gustó
I didn't like it
Indicates that something was not pleasing to the person speaking.
no me gustó
You will like it
Suggests that something will be pleasing to the person being addressed.
te gustará

Related Words

taste
Sensation of pleasure or satisfaction when tasting something.
gusto
tasty
Characterized by being pleasant to the taste.
gustoso

Slang Meanings

Something that truly pleases.
That song is really good, I like it a lot.
Esa canción está muy buena, me gusta mucho.
Expression of extreme satisfaction.
That taco was amazing, I absolutely loved it!
¡Ese taco estuvo de lujo, me gustó cañón!