me gusta correr
/me ɡusta koreɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I like to run" is translated into Spanish as me gusta correr.
The phrase me gusta correr is used to express that someone enjoys the activity of running.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "to me it is pleasing to run". This is because the verb gustar functions as a verb meaning "to be pleasing to".
How does it change in a sentence?
In this construction, the subject of the sentence is actually the infinitive verb correr, while me serves as the indirect object pronoun.
How do you pronounce it?
/me ɡusta koreɾ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying yo gusto correr. While this is a common error for English speakers, Spanish uses the structure where the thing being liked is the subject, rather than using the subject pronoun yo.
Did you know?
- The verb gustar is used for people and things, but to express a strong liking or passion for running, Spanish speakers often switch to encantar, meaning 'to enchant'.
- While English speakers say they 'take' a risk, Spanish speakers say they correr un riesgo, using the verb 'to run' instead.
- The word correr is a linguistic relative of the English word 'current', as both descend from the Latin currere, meaning 'to run'.
Examples in context
- Me gusta correr.I like to run.This example shows how to use the phrase me gusta correr.Tatoeba #703105 by andresevargas, translation #259193 by CK
- A veces me gusta correr por la mañana.Sometimes I like to run in the morning.
- No me gusta correr cuando hace calor.I don't like to run when it is hot.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking about their morning routines.
- Alejandro¿Te gusta hacer ejercicio, María?Do you like to exercise, María?
- MaríaSí, a mí me gusta correr en el parque.Yes, I like to run in the park.
- AlejandroA mí también me gusta correr.I like to run too.
- María¡Qué bien! Podemos ir juntos mañana.That's great! We can go together tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries correr, me, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
