¿te gusta?
The phrase "do you like him?" in Spanish is translated as ¿te gusta?
Which one should you use?
Use ¿te gusta? to imply romantic or physical attraction. Use ¿te cae bien? to ask if someone likes a person's personality or finds them pleasant.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, if you ask ¿te gusta? and the person responds me cae bien, they are politely but firmly rejecting any romantic implication by shifting the meaning to platonic friendship.
- To express a crush that is more intense than gustar but not yet amar (to love), Spanish speakers use encantar. Saying me encanta about a person suggests an overwhelming attraction.
- If you want to ask if a woman likes a man, you would use ¿te gusta?, but if you are asking if she likes a group of men, the verb must change to the plural ¿te gustan?
Examples in context
- Andrés: Disculpe, señora. ¿Le agrada el señor Carlos? Isabella: Sí, el señor Carlos me agrada mucho. Es muy amable.Andrés: Excuse me, ma'am. Do you like Mr. Carlos? Isabella: Yes, I like Mr. Carlos a lot. He is very kind.
- Dime la verdad, ¿te gusta?Tell me the truth, do you like him?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a coworker.
- MaríaMira a Pablo, ¿te gusta?Look at Pablo, do you like him?
- DanielSí, me parece muy atractivo.Yes, I think he is very attractive.
- MaríaDeberías hablar con él entonces.You should talk to him then.
- DanielTienes razón, lo intentaré.You're right, I'll try.
