What does it mean word for word?
The phrase me gusta andar en patineta literally translates to "it pleases me to ride on a skateboard".
Which one should you use?
While me gusta andar en patineta is the standard way to say you like the activity, you can also use me gusta patinar. Note that the verb patinar is broader and can mean any form of skating, such as rollerblading or skateboarding, depending on the context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Spanish-speaking countries, especially in urban areas, it is common to use the English loanword "skate" instead of "patineta". In these cases, you might say me gusta andar en skate.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the grammatical subject of the sentence is the activity itself (skateboarding) rather than the person who enjoys it.
How do you pronounce it?
/me ɡusta andaɾ en patineta/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying yo gusto andar en patineta. English speakers often mistakenly use "yo gusto" (I like) instead of the correct indirect object construction me gusta (it pleases me).
Did you know?
- The word andar is a versatile verb that can mean 'to walk', 'to go', or 'to ride' depending on the object following it.
- The word patineta uses the suffix -eta, which is a diminutive. This means a skateboard is literally described as a 'little skate'.
- Depending on the region, a skateboarder might be called a patinador, which is the same word used for a professional figure skater.
Examples in context
- Me gusta andar en patineta los fines de semana.I like skateboarding on weekends.
- No es difícil, me gusta andar en patineta.It is not difficult, I like skateboarding.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about their hobbies in the park.
- Javier¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre, Sofía?What do you do in your free time, Sofía?
- SofíaMe gusta mucho andar en patineta.I really like skateboarding.
- Javier¡Qué bien! A mí también me gusta andar en patineta.That's great! I like skateboarding too.
- SofíaEntonces, ¿quieres practicar conmigo hoy?Then, do you want to practice with me today?
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries andar, en, me, patineta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
