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Understanding the Spanish verb "gustar" can greatly enhance your language skills. Unlike the English "to like," "gustar" translates to "to be pleasing." This guide breaks down its conjugation with examples: "Me gusta" (I like) for singular nouns and "Me gustan" (I like) for plural. Learn how to clarify by using indirect pronouns and practice with sentences like "A mí me gustan los zapatos" (I like the shoes). Also discover similar verbs like "encantar," "importar," and "interesar." Perfect for beginners and advanced learners alike!
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Gustar = To like, To be pleasing • Me gusta(n) It is/they are pleasing to me • Te gusta(n) It is/they are pleasing to you (inf) • Le gusta(n) It is/they are pleasing to him, her, or you (formal) • Nosgusta(n) • It is/they are pleasing to us • Osgusta(n) • It is/they are pleasing to y’all • Les gusta(n) • It is/they are pleasing to them or you all
Adding clarification or emphasis • A míme gusta(n) • A titegusta(n) • A élle gusta(n) A ellale gusta(n) A ustedle gusta(n) • A nosotros/asnosgusta(n) • A vosotros/asosgusta(n) • A elloslesgusta(n) • A ellasles gusta(n) • A ustedesles gusta(n)
¿Gusta or Gustan? • Look at the noun person, place, thing, idea • Determine whether it’s plural or singular • For singular, use gusta • For plural, use gustan • Don’t get distracted by the subject!!!
Singular or plural nouns? • The scarves are pleasing to me. Plural: A mí me gustanlasbufandas. • The blouse is pleasing to them. Singular: A ellas les gusta la blusa. • The socks are pleasing to you (inf). Plural: A titegustan los calcetines. • The clothing is pleasing to us. Singular: A nosotrosnosgusta la ropa.
Verbs that work the same way: • Encantar To delight or love • Importar To be important • Interesar To interest • Quedar • To fit • Gustar • To like or to be pleasing
¡Practicamos! • I like the shoes. The shoes are pleasing to me • Do you (inf) like the vest? Is the vest pleasing to you? • She likes the jacket. The jacket is pleasing to her. • We like the dress. The dress is pleasing to us. • A mí me gustan los zapatos. • ¿A titegusta el chaleco? • A ella le gusta la chaqueta. • A nosotrosnosgusta el vestido.
¡Practicamos! • The boots fit them well. • The sandals are interesting to all of you. • The slippers are important to y’all. • He loves the belt. The belt is delightful to him. • A elloslasbotas les quedanbien. • A ustedesles interesanlassandalias. • A vosotrososimportan laspantuflas . • A él le encanta el cinturón.