me gusta hornear
/me ɡusta oɾneaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'I like to bake' is expressed in Spanish as me gusta hornear.
This phrase is used to state that you enjoy the process of cooking food in an oven.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, me gusta hornear translates to 'to me it is pleasing to bake'.
Which one should you use?
While me gusta hornear expresses that you like baking, you can use me encanta hornear to express a stronger passion, meaning 'I love to bake'.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase me gusta hornear, the verb gustar is used in its third-person singular form because the subject of the liking is the infinitive verb hornear.
How do you pronounce it?
/me ɡusta oɾneaɾ/
Did you know?
- The word horno used in hornear describes both a kitchen oven and a large industrial kiln. Because of this, the same root is used for both baking a cake and firing ceramics.
- In Spanish, hornear can be used metaphorically to describe something being left in the sun to dry or heat up. It implies a slow, steady application of heat similar to an oven.
- The verb hornear is closely related to the English word 'furnace'. Both words stem from the Latin furnus, describing an enclosed space for heat.
Examples in context
- Me encanta hornear. Siempre encuentro paz y satisfacción al crear deliciosos postres para familiares y amigosI love to bake, I always find peace and satisfaction in creating delicious desserts for family and friends
- Me gusta hornear pan en casa.I like to bake bread at home.
- Me gusta hornear galletas.I like to bake cookies.
- No tengo mucho tiempo, pero me gusta hornear pan.I don't have much time, but I like to bake bread.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are talking about their hobbies in the kitchen.
- ElenaA mí me gusta hornear pasteles.I like to bake cakes.
- Alejandro¿De verdad? A mí no me gusta.Really? I don't like it.
- ElenaEs muy divertido y relajante.It is very fun and relaxing.
- AlejandroEntonces, ¡prepárame un pastel, Elena!Then, bake me a cake, Elena!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hornear, me, CC BY-SA 4.0.
