me gustas mucho
/me ɡustas mut͡ʃo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase "I like you a lot" is expressed as me gustas mucho.
me gustas mucho is a simple and straightforward way to express romantic attraction toward another person in an informal setting.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase is structured as "to me you are pleasing much".
Which one should you use?
While me gustas mucho implies romantic attraction, the phrase me caes bien is used to express that you like someone's personality in a platonic way.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the verb gustar is conjugated to match the person being liked (the subject), rather than the person doing the liking.
How do you pronounce it?
/me ɡustas mutʃo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly try to use yo (I) as the subject by saying something like yo te gusto mucho. Instead, remember that in Spanish, the person being liked is the subject of the sentence.
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Creo que sabes que me gustas mucho.I think you know I like you a lot.This sentence is useful for expressing that someone might already know about your feelings.Tatoeba #2932036 by marcelostockle, translation #2540690 by CK
- A mí me gustas mucho, Tom.I like you a lot, Tom.This sentence is useful for adding emphasis and naming the person you like.Tatoeba #4049683 by mervert1, translation #2377625 by CK
- Me gustas mucho.I like you a lot.This is a direct way to tell someone you like them a lot.Tatoeba #573810 by darinmex, translation #707414 by papabear
- Hola María, me gustas mucho.Hi María, I like you a lot.
- Juan, me caes muy bien.Juan, I like you a lot/I think you're great.
- Doctora López, tengo un gran aprecio por usted.Doctor López, I have great appreciation for you.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are sitting in a quiet park during sunset.
- JavierLucía, me gustas mucho.Lucía, I like you a lot.
- Lucía¿De verdad me lo dices?Are you really telling me that?
- JavierSí, eres una mujer increíble.Yes, you are an incredible woman.
- LucíaY tú también me gustas mucho, Javier.And I like you a lot too, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries me, mucho, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
