me gusta
/me ˈɡusta/
In Spanish, the phrase for "i like" is me gusta.
For a more formal expression that translates to "it pleases me" or "I'm fond of", you can use Me agrada.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase me gusta literally translates to "it pleases me" rather than "I like it".
How does it change in a sentence?
If the thing being liked is plural, you must change the verb to the plural form me gustan.
How do you pronounce it?
/me ˈɡusta/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use yo gusto to say "I like". However, in Spanish, the object being liked is the subject of the sentence.
Did you know?
- If you want to say you like someone's personality or friendship, me cae bien is used instead of me gusta, as the latter often implies romantic interest.
- While me gusta is common, Spanish speakers often use me encanta to express a stronger liking, which translates to 'I love it' or 'it enchants me'.
- Because the sentence structure is reversed compared to English, you can add emphasis by placing a mí at the beginning, resulting in A mí me gusta.
Examples in context
- A mí me gusta.I like it.Tatoeba #10081329 by Shishir, translation #1520245 by ABChessel
- Me gusta tu té.I like your tea.Tatoeba #2412341 by marcelostockle, translation #6480703 by mervert1
- Me gusta tu voz.I like your voice.Tatoeba #2412329 by marcelostockle, translation #6995653 by mailohilohi
- Me gusta el café.I like coffee.
- Me gusta el libro que estás leyendo.I like the book you are reading.
- Me encanta la música clásica.I love classical music.
- Me encanta esta ciudad.I love this city.
- Me agrada su propuesta.I'm fond of your proposal.
- Me agrada conocer nuevas personas.I'm fond of meeting new people.
- Me gusta mucho este lugar.I really like this place.
- Me gusta un montón esa canción.I really like that song.
- Me mola el cine de terror.I'm into horror movies.
- Me mola mucho tu estilo.I dig your style.
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Example conversation
Daniel and María are looking at a menu in a cafe.
- DanielMe gusta mucho este café.I like this coffee a lot.
- María¿A ti te gusta el chocolate también?Do you like chocolate too?
- DanielSí, me gusta mucho el chocolate.Yes, I like chocolate a lot.
- MaríaA mí también me gusta.I like it too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry me gusta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
