¿Te gustan los tacos?
The English phrase "do you like tacos?" is translated into Spanish as ¿Te gustan los tacos?
What does it mean word for word?
The verb gustan literally means "they are pleasing to". Because the subject of the sentence is the plural los tacos, the plural form gustan is used to agree with them.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, some people may use ¿Te gustan los taquitos? to ask if someone likes tacos.
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing a group of people you know well in Spain, use ¿Os gustan los tacos? to ask if they like tacos.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the singular gusta in the phrase ¿Te gusta los tacos? Because the tacos are plural, you must use the plural gustan instead.
When do people say it?
A common natural response to this question is to say Sí, me encantan. to express that you love them.
Did you know?
- While taco is universal, in some regions of Spain, the word taco can be a slang term for a swear word or a vulgarity.
- While taco refers to the food today, the word originally referred to a small plug of cloth used by Spanish miners to stop gunpowder leaks in drill holes.
- If you answer Sí, me encantan, you are using a verb that literally means 'to enchant', which is the standard way to say you 'love' a food in Spanish.
Examples in context
- Dime la verdad, ¿te gustan los tacos?Tell me the truth, do you like tacos?
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- Daniel¿Te gustan los tacos?Do you like tacos?
- LucíaSí, me encantan.Yes, I love them.
- DanielPerfecto, vamos a ese restaurante.Perfect, let's go to that restaurant.
- LucíaMe parece una buena idea.That sounds like a good idea.
