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How to say “I'm not very keen on ...” in Spanish
Express a mild dislike without making a strong rejection.
No me gusta mucho …
I'm not very keen on …
Name the activity or item after the expression.
Use it in three situations
Discussing food
No me gusta mucho la comida picante.
I'm not very keen on spicy food.
Choosing an activity
No me gustan mucho las multitudes.
I'm not very keen on crowds.
Sharing an opinion
No me gusta mucho levantarme temprano.
I'm not very keen on getting up early.
What to watch for
The tone is usually softer than saying that you hate something.
Read the whole expression before replacing a detail. The natural wording may use a different order or construction from the English sentence.
Your turn
Imagine expressing preferences. Say this in Spanish: I'm not very keen on crowds.
Reveal a sample reply
No me gustan mucho las multitudes.
I'm not very keen on crowds.
Build a useful exchange
Explain what you would enjoy and make a joint choice.
This expression in other languages
A note on speaking Spanish
These guides use broadly understandable Latin American Spanish. Tú is familiar and usted is respectful or formal, with important regional variation. Me gustaría and ¿podría …? are useful for considerate requests.
Keep accent marks and opening question marks. Some regions choose different everyday words. Follow the complete example rather than substituting English words one by one, especially with pronouns and expressions of preference.
