Me gustan tus ojos
/me ɡustan tus oxos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I like your eyes" is expressed as Me gustan tus ojos.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that you find their eyes attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "To me they are pleasing, your eyes" because the verb gustar functions differently than the English "to like".
Which one should you use?
You may also use Sus ojos son encantadores to say "Your eyes are charming".
How does it change in a sentence?
If you were referring to only one eye, the verb must change from the plural gustan to the singular gusta, as in Me gusta tu ojo.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying Yo gusto tus ojos. This error follows English word order, but in Spanish, the eyes are the subject that performs the action of "pleasing" you.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, eye contact is a significant part of sincerity, so complimenting someone's eyes can be seen as an intense way of acknowledging their presence and truthfulness.
- Spanish has a specific word ojos rasgados to describe eyes that are almond-shaped or slanted, a nuance that 'eyes' in English does not capture.
- The word ojos is used in the expression a ojos vistas, which describes something happening so fast that it can be seen with the naked eye.
Examples in context
- ¡Me gustan tus ojos!I like your eyes!This example shows how to use the phrase Me gustan tus ojos as an exclamation.Tatoeba #1129967 by cueyayotl, translation #1129796 by ddnktr
- Me gustan tus ojos, son de un color muy especial.I like your eyes, they are a very special color.
- ¡Me gustan tus ojos cuando sonríes!I like your eyes when you smile!
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are sitting in a cafe.
- MateoLucía, me gustan tus ojos.Lucía, I like your eyes.
- Lucía¡Gracias, Mateo! Qué amable eres.Thank you, Mateo! How kind you are.
- MateoEs verdad, brillan mucho hoy.It's true, they shine a lot today.
- LucíaMe haces sonrojar.You're making me blush.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
