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VerbVerb gustar gustar
ExplanationExplanation
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back to front verb Literally to be pleasing to Used to mean to like Easier to use the verb gustar if you remember
that it does not exactly mean like English uses a subject pronoun while Spanish
uses an indirect object pronoun Try reading Spanish sentence backwards and it
will be more like the English
Meaning and translation
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2 forms:
Singular – gusta
Plural - gustan
form agrees with the number of things that is being liked
Forms of gustar
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Thing liked is singular, use singular form gusta:
Singular noun
One or more infinitive/s (like to + verb or verbs)
With ¿qué? to ask what someone likes.
The number of people doing the liking does NOT affect the form of the verb gustar.
Gusta – singular form of gustar
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Things liked is plural, use plural form gustan:
Plural nouns
The number of people doing the liking does NOT affect the form of the verb gustar.
Gustan – plural form of gustar
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who is doing the liking - indirect object pronoun that precedes gusta or gustan
Indirect object pronoun (who is doing the liking ) that precedes gusta or gustan does not affect which form of gustar you use.
The thing or things being liked are the subjects.
Gustar is conjugated to agree with the thing(s) being liked, subject, which follows it.
Forms of gustar
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Put one of these indirect object pronouns before a form of gustar to say who likes something.
Singular indirect object pronouns
(refers to “person” doing the liking)
Plural indirect object pronouns (refers to “persons” doing the liking)
me to me nos to us
te to you os to you
leto you (usted)
to him
to herles to you
to them
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Put one of these indirect object pronouns before either the singular or plural form of gustar to say who likes something.
Singular person(indirect object pronoun refers to
“persons” doing the liking)
Plural person (indirect object pronoun refers to “persons”
doing the liking)
me gusta(n) I like (it or them) nos gusta(n) we like (it or them)
te gusta(n) you like (it or them)
os gusta(n) you (vosotros) like (it or them)
le gusta(n) you (usted) like, he, she, it likes (it or them)
les .gusta(n) you (ustedes) like, they like (it or them)
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Avoid the error of *Me gusto - At best this implies you are physically appealing to yourself which is probably not what you mean to say. *Te gustas - this implies you are accusing someone of being physically appealing to himself or herself which is probably not what you mean to say.
AVOID----ERROR, ERROR, ERROR
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le can refer to:
a usted (you, singular, polite) a él (he or it), a ella (she or it) a Roy (Roy) a Laura (she or it)
clarify who is doing the liking
Prepositional phrase - a + noun or pronoun.
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les can refer to:
a ustedes (to you, plural) a ellas/os (to them) a mis amigos (to my friends) a ellas (to them)
Clarify or emphasize who is doing the liking
Prepositional phrase - a + noun or pronoun.
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Put one of these prepositional phrases with the indirect object pronoun before gustar to show emphasis or clarify who is doing the liking
Prepositional phrases
A mí me emphasis A nosotros emphasis
A tí te emphasis A vosotros emphasis
A él le
A ella le
A Ud. le
A (noun) le
emphasis or clarify
A ellos les
A ellas les
A Uds. les
A (nouns) les
emphasis or clarify
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A ella le gusta la pizza. She likes pizza.
A él le gusta la pizza. He likes pizza.
A Susana le gusta la pizza. Susana likes pizza.
A Juan le gusta la pizza. Juan likes pizza.
A usted le gusta la pizza. You (polite, singular) like pizza.
Le gusta la pizza. __ likes pizza. (It isn’t clear who likes pizza.)
When a noun or pronoun is used with gustar it must be
preceded by a (to)
Clarification
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-ars
-er
-ir infinitives
cantar to sing
comer to eat
escribir to write
• tells the meaning of the verb • English infinitives no special endings almost always have the word to in front of them.
to play, to run, to write• doesn’t show any subject or tense • three kinds of infinitives in Spanish
those ending in -ar, -er, or -ir.
Los infinitivos
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Le gusta nadar. He/She/you likes to swim.
Les gusta nadar y correr. They/you likes to swim and run.
Tell what you and others like to do l
gustar followed by infinitives
Nos gusta estudiar y leer. We like to study and to read.
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gustar followed by infinitiveslike to do.
Te gusta escuchar la música. You like to listen to music.
Les gusta cantar.They/you like to sing.
Nos gusta cantar y bailar,.We like to sing and to dance.
Me gusta dibujar , estudiar, leer, correr, montar en bicicleta y mirar la televisión.
I like to draw, to study, to read, to ride a bike, and to watch television.
Always uses singular form regardless of number of infinitives
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¿Te gusta la pizza? Do you like pizza?Sí, me gusta la pizza. Yes, I like pizza.No, no me gusta la pizza. Yes, I like pizza.
¿Qué te gusta? What do you like?Me gustan los carros. I like cars.Me gusta el fútbol. I like soccer.
¿Por qué te gustan las fiestas? Why do you like parties?Me gustan, porque son muy divertidas. I like them, because they are fun.
Questions using gustar
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¿Le gusta la pizza? Do he/she like pizza?Sí, le gusta la pizza. Yes, he/she likes pizza.No, no le gusta la pizza. Yes, he/she likes pizza.
¿Qué les gusta? What do they like?Les gustan los carros. They like cars.Les gusta el fútbol. They like soccer.
¿Por qué le gustan las fiestas? Why does he/she like parties?
Me gustan, porque son muy divertidas. He/she likes party, because they are fun.
Questions using gustar
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¿Qué le gusta hacer?
Le gusta infinitive(s).
Verb gustar:
What does he like to do?
He likes to ______?
Questions using gustar
¿Te gusta leer? Do you like to read?
Sí, me gusta leer. Yes, I like to read.
No, no me gusta leer. No, I don’t like to read.
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¿Le gusta correr?
Sí, le gusta correr.
Verb gustar:
Does he like to ___?
Yes, he likes to ______?
No, no le gusta correr
No, he doesn’t like to ___?
yes/no question
answers question
makes sentence negative
Questions using gustar
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Put the word no before the pronoun to say don’t or doesn’t.
No me gustan las fiestas. I don’t like parties.
If you are answering a yes/no question, the sentence will require two no’s. One to answer the question and one before the pronoun to say don’t or doesn’t.
¿Te gusta el helado? Do you like ice cream?No, no me gusta el helado. No, I don’t like ice cream.Sí, me gusta el helado. Yes, I like ice cream.
Negative sentences with gustar
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To ask who likes use ¿a quién? or ¿a quiénes?
with ¿a quién? use le. with ¿a quiénes? use les. use of ¿a quién? (singular) or ¿a quiénes? (plural) depends on the context and perspective of the speaker.
¿A quién le gusta la pizza? Who likes pizza?
¿A quiénes les gusta la pizza? Who likes pizza?
Who likes?
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Me ______ el helado.
gustagustan
Vamos a practicarlo!
Me ______ las frutas.
gustagustan
A. B.
A. B.
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Te ______ los deportes.
gustagustan
Les ______ los carros.
gustagustan
Vamos a practicarlo!
A. B.
A. B.
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Les ______ la fiesta.
gustagustan
Le ______ las fiestas.
gustagustan
Vamos a practicarlo!
A. B.
A. B.
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Nos ______ las frutas.
gustagustan
Les ______ la pizza.
gustagustan
Vamos a practicarlo!
A. B.
A. B.
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Le ______ el libro.
gustagustan
Vamos a practicarlo!
Nos ______ la película.
gustagustan
A. B.
A. B.
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___ gusta el helado.
me
te
le
nos
(os)
les
(I)A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Vamos a practicarlo!
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___ gustan hamburguesas.me
te
le
nos
(os)
les
Vamos a practicarlo!
(we)A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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__ gustan los libros de amor.
me
tele
nos
(os)
les
Vamos a practicarlo!
(you (familiar))
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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____ gustan las películas de terror.me
te
le
nos
(os)
les
Vamos a practicarlo!
(she)A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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___ gustan los animales.
me
te
le
nos
(os)
les
Vamos a practicarlo!
(you (polite, singular))A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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___ gusta el videojuego.
me
te
le
nos
(os)
les
Vamos a practicarlo!
(you (plural))
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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___ gusta el ajedrez.
me
te
le
nos
(os)
les
Vamos a practicarlo!
(they)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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1. Me ______ la comida.
2. Le _______ los libros.
3. Les ______ nadar.
4. Te _______ las pinturas.
5. A Elena le _______ vestirse bien.
gusta
gusta
gustan
gustan
gusta
Which form of gustar? (gusta or gustan)
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6. A mis amigos les ______ practicar deportes y correr.
7. Les ______ la carne.
8. Te _______ los deportes.
9. Me ______ ir de compras, leer, y dibujar.
10. Nos ______ jugar a los videojuegos.
gusta
gusta
gusta
gusta
gustan
Which form of gustar?
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1. A mí no ___ gusta esta película.
2. A ella no ___ gusta esta canción.
3. A ti __ gusta la comida italiana.
4. A nosotros ___ gustan sus amigos.
5. A los estudiantes ___ gusta practicar español.
Which indirect object pronoun?
me
le
te
nos
les
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6. A mi mamá ___ gusta cocinar.
7. A mí no ___ gustan estas muchachas.
8. A Juan y a Marta ___ gusta mucho esta ciudad.
9. A vosotros no ___ gusta hablar inglés.
10. A ustedes no ___ gusta ver la tele.
Which indirect object pronoun?
le
me
les
os
les
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1. A mí ___ _______ el café.
2. ¿A ti ___ _______ las películas?
3. A mi padre no ___ _______ el rap.
4. A los niños ___ _______ ver videos como Dora y Cars.
5. ¿A Ud. ___ _______ las rosas rojas?
gustame
gustante
gustale
gustales
gustanle
Which indirect object pronoun and which form of gustar?
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6. A Jorge no ___ ______ ir al dentista.
7. A mis primos ___ ______ comer fruta con sal.
8. A mí ___ _______ los perros.
9. A mi amiga Mary ___ ______ andar en bicicleta.
10. A nosotros no ___ _____ las canciones tristes.
gustale
gustales
gustanme
gusta
nos gusta
le
Which object pronoun and which form of gustar?
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