me gustas un poco
/me ɡustas un poko/from spelling rules
The phrase "I kinda like you" in Spanish is me gustas un poco.
The phrase me gustas un poco is typically used to express a budding romantic interest or attraction rather than just liking someone's personality.
Did you know?
- To say you like someone's personality without romantic intent, Spanish speakers use the verb caer, as in me caes bien, which literally means 'you fall well on me'.
- In some Latin American countries, adding un poquito to the end of a sentence can make a confession of affection seem less intimidating or vulnerable.
- In Spanish, the verb gustar actually means 'to be pleasing to', so me gustas un poco literally translates to 'you are pleasing to me a little'.
Examples in context
- Oye, María, tengo que confesarte algo. Me gustas un poco y disfruto pasar tiempo contigo.Hey, María, I have to confess something. I kinda like you and enjoy spending time with you.
- La verdad es que me gustas un poco.The truth is that I kinda like you.
- No lo digas fuerte, pero me gustas un poco.Don't say it out loud, but I kinda like you.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are walking through a park at sunset.
- LucíaMateo, tengo que confesarte algo.Mateo, I have to confess something to you.
- Mateo¿Qué pasa, Lucía?What's up, Lucía?
- LucíaMe gustas un poco.I kinda like you.
- Mateo¡Qué sorpresa! Tú también me gustas.What a surprise! I like you too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
