me gustan las fotos
/me ɡustan las fotos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'I like pictures' is expressed as me gustan las fotos.
This phrase is used to express a general fondness for photographs. If you want to refer more broadly to digital images or illustrations rather than just physical photographs, you can use me gustan las imágenes instead.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to 'the pictures please me'. This is because the verb gustar functions like the verb 'to please'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you would say Me gustan las fotos to mean 'I like pictures'. In Mexico, it is common to use Me gustan las fotografías to convey the same meaning.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb gustar is conjugated to match the object being liked (the pictures) rather than the person who likes them.
How do you pronounce it?
/me ɡustan las fotos/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying yo gusto las fotos.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, me gusta can be used to express romantic or sexual attraction toward a person, rather than just a general liking for a hobby or object.
- The word fotos is an abbreviation of fotografías, which derives from the Greek words for 'light' and 'writing'.
- While me gustan las fotos expresses a general preference, adding the word mucho after the verb is the standard way to say 'I really like pictures' since 'very' cannot be used with this verb.
Examples in context
- Me gustan las imágenes de paisajesI like landscape pictures
- Me gustan las imágenes de animalesI like animal pictures
- Sí, me encanta la fotografía. Me gusta mirar imágenes de paisajes espectaculares.Yes, I love photography. I enjoy looking at images of breathtaking landscapes.
- Me gusta este cuadro. ¿A ti también te gustan los cuadros?I like this painting. Do you also like paintings?
- ¡Qué interesante! A mí también me gustan las ilustraciones.How interesting! I also like illustrations.
- Me gustan las fotos de paisajes.I like landscape photos.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are looking at a photography book.
- LucíaMira este libro, me gustan las fotos.Look at this book, I like the pictures.
- MateoA mí también me gustan mucho.I like them a lot too.
- Lucía¿Quieres que te tome una foto, Mateo?Do you want me to take a picture of you, Mateo?
- MateoNo, gracias, prefiero mirar.No, thank you, I prefer to look.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
