Me gusta tu casa
/me ɡusta tu kasa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I like your house" is translated into Spanish as Me gusta tu casa.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase means "To me, your house is pleasing" because the verb gustar functions differently than the English "to like".
Which one should you use?
In Spanish, the subject of the sentence is actually tu casa (your house) and the person who likes it is the indirect object me.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions like Mexico, you might hear the colloquial phrase Tu casa está padre to mean "Your house is cool." Additionally, in Spain and some Latin American countries, Qué chula tu casa can be used to mean "How cute your house is."
How does it change in a sentence?
When speaking to someone in a formal context or to show respect, use su instead of tu.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word casa can refer to an entire dynasty or a noble lineage, such as la Casa de Borbón.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, commenting on someone's home is a vital part of 'social lubrication' and is often expected as a polite way to begin a visit.
- The word casa comes from the Latin word for 'cottage' or 'small hut' rather than the word for a grand mansion.
Examples in context
- Me gusta tu casa.I like your house.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase Me gusta tu casa.Tatoeba #5331913 by baudelaire, translation #5300749 by CarpeLanam
- Me gusta tu casa, es muy acogedora.I like your house, it is very cozy.
- ¡Me gusta tu casa! Tiene mucha luz.I like your house! It has a lot of light.
Example conversation
Elena visits Daniel's home for the first time.
- Elena¡Wow! Me gusta tu casa, Daniel.Wow! I like your house, Daniel.
- DanielMuchas gracias, Elena.Thank you very much, Elena.
- ElenaTiene mucha luz natural.It has a lot of natural light.
- DanielSí, es mi parte favorita.Yes, it is my favorite part.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries casa, me, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
