How to Say ‘I like’ in Spain Spanish
Me gusta
meh GOOS-tah
[meh GOOS-tah]
💬 Usage Tip: me gusta works back to front from English: it literally means "it pleases me", so the thing you like is what the verb agrees with. One thing takes gusta, several take gustan: me gustan tus gafas "I like your glasses".
Phrase Breakdown
Me
[meh]
to me
Indirect object pronoun meaning 'to me'; used in expressions about feelings.
Me gusta compartir tiempo con la familia.
I like spending time with family.
gusta
[GOOS-tah]
(it) pleases / I like (it)
Form of "gustar" used to express likes. What you like comes after: "Me gusta + infinitive/noun".
Me gusta orar en silencio.
I like praying in silence.
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