9.2.2

Similar Verbs to 'Gustar'

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Similar Verbs to 'Gustar'

These verbs work like 'gustar'. They are used as follows 'indirect object pronoun + verb + noun/verb(infinitive)/clause'. These verbs will be used only in the third singular and third plural form.

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Parecer - to seem

  • Me parece muy bien.
    • It seems very good.
  • Nos parece que debemos comer.
    • It seems to us that we should eat.
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Apetecer - to fancy, to feel like

  • Le apetece escuchar música.
    • He feels like listening to music.
  • Me apetece ir a Colombia.
    • I fancy going to Colombia.

Remember

  • Remember that you can use 'a' to:
    • To clarify who likes something (since 'le' and 'les' can be ambiguous).
    • To add emphasis or contrast.
  • A mí me apetece comer pizza.
    • I feel like eating pizza.
  • A ella le parece bien.
    • It seems fine to her.

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