What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "This game is pleasing to you". In this structure, the game acts as the subject that performs the action of pleasing the person.
Which one should you use?
The various forms differ based on who you are addressing and the level of formality. ¿Te gusta este juego? is a common and general informal way to ask the question. If you want to be more specific and ask if someone finds a game interesting, you can use ¿Le parece interesante este juego? You can also add o no to the end of the phrase, as in ¿Te gusta este juego, o no?, to seek affirmation from the listener.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, when asking a group of people that you are on informal terms with, you should use ¿Os gusta este juego? In Latin America, ¿Les gusta este juego? is used to address a group of people, whereas in Spain, that same form is used to address a group of people formally.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying ¿Tú gustas este juego? English speakers often make this error by treating the person as the subject, but in Spanish, the person is the object of the liking and the game is the subject.
When do people say it?
If someone asks you this question, a natural way to respond positively is Sí, me gusta (Yes, it pleases me) and a natural way to respond negatively is No, no me gusta (No, it does not please me).
Did you know?
Examples in context
- ¿Te encanta este juego?Do you absolutely love this game?
- ¿Te gusta este juego?Do you like this game?
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries este, juego, te, CC BY-SA 4.0.
