me gusta jugar al tenis
/me ɡusta xuɡaɾ al tenis/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I like to play tennis" is translated into Spanish as me gusta jugar al tenis.
Use this phrase to express a personal preference or enjoyment for the sport of tennis. It can be used to translate both "I like to play tennis" and "I like playing tennis".
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, me gusta jugar al tenis translates to "to me it is pleasing to play at the tennis".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you may hear the informal expression Me mola jugar al tenis to express a love for playing tennis.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the construction me gusta jugar al tenis, the subject of the sentence is the infinitive verb jugar, rather than the person me.
How do you pronounce it?
/me ɡusta xuɡaɾ al tenis/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying yo gusto jugar al tenis. This is a common error where English speakers attempt to translate "I like" directly, but you should use me gusta instead.
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Me gusta jugar al tenis.I like to play tennis.Tatoeba #924124 by Shishir, translation #39392 by CK
- Me gusta jugar al tenis porque es un deporte apasionante y me ayuda a mantenerme en forma.I like to play tennis because it's an exciting sport and helps me stay in shape.
- Me gusta jugar al tenis porque es divertido y me despeja la mente.I like to play tennis because it's fun and clears my mind.
- Me gusta jugar al tenis porque me permite conectarme con la naturaleza y desafiar mis límites.I like to play tennis because it allows me to connect with nature and push my limits.
- A veces me gusta jugar al tenis con mis amigos.Sometimes I like to play tennis with my friends.
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are talking about their hobbies at a cafe.
- María¿Qué haces en tu tiempo libre, Alejandro?What do you do in your free time, Alejandro?
- AlejandroMe gusta jugar al tenis, ¿y a ti?I like to play tennis, and you?
- MaríaA mí también me gusta jugar al tenis.I also like to play tennis.
- Alejandro¡Qué bien! Podemos jugar un partido un día.That's great! We can play a match one day.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries jugar, me, tenis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
