What I Like: Gustar
Spanish: Edexcel IGCSE, topic 6.2.1
Form and Use
'Gustar' is used to mean 'to like'. 'Gustar' uses indirect object pronouns to show the person who is 'liking' the object. It is formed as follows: indirect object pronoun + 'gusta/gustan' + infinitive/noun phrase/clause.
Indirect object pronouns
- (Yo) me.
- (Tú) te.
- (Él/ella) le.
- (Nosotros) nos.
- (Vosotros) os.
- (Ellos/ellas) les.
'Gusta'
- 'Gusta' is used with singular nouns, infinitives and 'que' clauses.
- You can use any indirect object pronoun with 'gusta'.
- Me gusta el chocolate.
- I like chocolate.
- Te gusta leer.
- You like to read.
- Les gusta el pastel.
- They like cake.
'Gustan'
- 'Gustan' is followed by plural nouns.
- You can use any indirect object pronoun with 'gustan'.
- Me gustan las comedías.
- I like comedies.
- Os gustan los gatos.
- You like cats.
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