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"I like it" in Spanish: me gusta

me gusta

Say it: meh GOOS-tahphrase/ˈme ˈɣus.ta/

I like it in Spanish is me gusta. Say Me gusta for one thing. Me gustan for plurals. Soften with me gusta mucho.

Trying a taco

Me gusta. Está bien sazonado.
I like it. It’s well seasoned.
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How to pronounce me gusta

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meh GOOS-tah

/ˈme ˈɣus.ta/

meh GOOS-tah. Stress GOOS. Soft g as in go.

"I like it" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
me gustaI like it

One thing or idea.

me gustanI like them

Plural things.

me gusta muchoI like it a lot

Stronger praise.

sí, me gustayes, I like it

Quick food reply.

How to use me gusta in real life

  1. 1Trying a taco

    Me gusta. Está bien sazonado.

    I like it. It’s well seasoned.

    Me gusta = singular like.

  2. 2Playlist share

    Me gustan estas canciones.

    I like these songs.

    Me gustan with plurals.

  3. 3Clothes feedback

    Me gusta ese color en ti.

    I like that color on you.

    Me gusta + noun phrase.

Mistakes English speakers make with me gusta

Incorrect: Yo gusto eso.

Correct: Me gusta eso.

Gustar flips: me gusta, not yo gusto for likes.

Incorrect: Me gusta las canciones.

Correct: Me gustan las canciones.

Plural things need me gustan.

Good to know

Me gusta is everyday Latin American praise. Soft likes stay with me gusta; big love often jumps to me encanta. Smile and tone finish the message.

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Sampling street food

  1. ChatPal

    Prueba el elote. A me gusta mucho.

    Try the corn. I like it a lot.

  2. You

    Me gusta. Pide un poco más de chile.

    I like it. Ask for a bit more chili.

  3. ChatPal

    A también me gusta picante.

    I like it spicy too.

  4. You

    Pedimos otro para compartir.

    Let’s order another to share.

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FAQ

Common questions about "I like it" in Spanish

Me gusta or me gustan?

Me gusta for one thing; me gustan for plurals.

How do I say I like it a lot?

Me gusta mucho.

Why not yo gusto?

Gustar is built as me gusta…—the liked thing is the subject.

I like them?

Me gustan.

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