Me gustas
romantic, Mexico
In Mexico Me gustas tells someone you like them romantically, literally "you please me". For liking a person as a friend say Me caes bien, "you are likable to me". It is also called Me late.
Meaning: statement of liking someone (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Me gustas | romantic, Mexico |
| Me late | slang, informal |
| Me caes bien | friendly |
Mexicans also say Me late for things or people that feel right to them, a casual slang phrase that comes from latir, "to beat".
Which one should you use?
The difference matters. Me gustas means attraction, while Me caes bien means you enjoy their company and nothing more.
How does it change in a sentence?
The subject is the person you like, so the verb agrees with them: me gusta for one thing, me gustas for you.
Did you know?
- Buena onda, literally "good wave", is Mexican slang for a friendly, easygoing person.
Examples in context
- Me caes bien, eres muy buena onda.I like you, you are very cool.
- Esa idea me late.I like that idea.
Example conversation
Pablo talks to his friend Ana after a school dance in Mexico City.
- PabloAna, quiero decirte algo.Ana, I want to tell you something.
- AnaDime.Tell me.
- PabloMe gustas mucho.I like you a lot.
