me gusta alguien
/me ɡusta alɡjen/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase "I have a crush" is expressed as me gusta alguien.
The phrase is used to express that you have a romantic attraction to someone.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the informal expression Estoy colado(a) por alguien. is used to mean "I'm head over heels for someone."
How does it change in a sentence?
When using me gusta alguien, remember that the verb gustar functions like "to be pleasing to." This means the person you have a crush on is actually the subject of the sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
/me ɡusta alɡjen/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly say yo gusto alguien by following English word order, but this is grammatically incorrect in Spanish.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, if you are truly obsessed with your crush, you might say estoy tragado, which literally means 'I am swallowed'.
- To describe a crush that is impossible or unrequited, speakers often use the phrase amor platónico, referring to Plato.
- While me gusta alguien is common, some Spanish speakers use the English word 'crush' as a noun, saying Tengo un crush.
Examples in context
- Tengo una atracción hacia mi compañero(a) de clase. No puedo evitar pensar en él/ella todo el tiempo.I have a crush on my classmate. I can't help but think of him/her all the time.
- Me gusta alguien del trabajo. Creo que es momento de decirle lo que siento.I have a crush on someone from work. I think it's time to tell them how I feel.
- Estoy colado(a) por mi mejor amigo(a). No sé cómo decírselo sin arruinar nuestra amistad.I have a crush on my best friend. I don't know how to tell them without ruining our friendship.
- La verdad es que me gusta alguien.The truth is that I have a crush on someone.
- ¿Te puedo decir que me gusta alguien?Can I tell you that I have a crush on someone?
- No se lo digas a nadie, pero me gusta alguien.Don't tell anyone, but I have a crush on someone.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are having coffee at a cafe.
- JavierLucía, tengo un secreto: me gusta alguien.Lucía, I have a secret: I have a crush on someone.
- Lucía¡Qué emoción! ¿Es alguien de la clase?How exciting! Is it someone from class?
- JavierSí, es una chica muy simpática.Yes, she is a very nice girl.
- Lucía¡Cuéntame más sobre ella!Tell me more about her!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
