me gusta el otoño
/me ɡusta el otoɲo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I like fall" is expressed in Spanish as me gusta el otoño.
This phrase is used to express a preference for the autumn season. For example, Me gusta muchísimo el otoño means "I really like fall," and Me encanta el otoño muchísimo means "I love fall a lot."
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, me gusta el otoño translates to "to me is pleasing the autumn." This is because the verb gustar functions as "to be pleasing to".
Which one should you use?
While English speakers often omit the article before the season, in Spanish you must include the definite article el before the season, resulting in el otoño.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you may hear the regional variation Me chifla el otoño.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because el otoño is a singular noun, the verb must be used in the singular form gusta rather than the plural gustan.
How do you pronounce it?
/me ɡusta el otoɲo/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Me gusta el otoño porque hace fresco.I like fall because it is cool.
- Me gusta el otoño por el clima.I like fall because of the weather.
- Mucho más que el verano, me gusta el otoño.Much more than summer, I like fall.
Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about their favorite seasons.
- MaríaA mí me gusta el otoño.I like fall.
- JavierYo prefiero el verano, María.I prefer summer, María.
- MaríaPero el clima es más fresco.But the weather is cooler.
- JavierTienes razón, Javier está de acuerdo.You are right, Javier agrees.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries el, me, otoño, CC BY-SA 4.0.
