Me gusta tu estilo
/me ɡusta tu estilo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I like your style" is Me gusta tu estilo.
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that you admire their fashion sense or the way they do things. While estilo can refer to fashion, it can also refer to a person's way of performing a task or their mannerisms.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, Me gusta tu estilo translates to "To me your style is pleasing".
How does it change in a sentence?
If you change estilo to the plural estilos, the verb gustar must also change to the plural gustan (e.g., Me gustan tus estilos).
How do you pronounce it?
/me ɡusta tu estilo/
Did you know?
- The word estilo comes from the Latin stilus, which was a pointed instrument used for writing on wax tablets.
- Spanish speakers often use the phrase tener estilo to describe a natural elegance that cannot be bought, distinguishing a person's inherent grace from their actual wardrobe.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, complimenting someone's estilo can be a subtle way to praise their charisma or 'flow' rather than just their clothes.
Examples in context
- Me gusta tu estilo.I like your style.Tatoeba #2438231 by wallebot, translation #2377638 by CK
- Me gusta tu estilo, es único.I like your style. It's unique.Tatoeba #11029591 by DJ_Saidez, translation #10988000 by DJ_Saidez
- Buenos días, señora. Me gusta su estilo, siempre se ve elegante y bien vestida.Good morning, madam. I like your style, you always look elegant and well-dressed.
- Estimado señor, siempre admiro sus elecciones de moda. Su estilo es encantador y único.Dear sir, I always admire your fashion choices. Your style is charming and unique.
- ¡Hola amiga! Me encanta tu estilo, siempre sabes cómo lucir genial.Hi friend! I love your style, you always know how to look great.
- Oye, hermano, tienes mucho estilo. Tu forma de vestir es increíble. ¿De dónde sacas tus ideas?Hey, bro, you've got a lot of style. Your way of dressing is amazing. Where do you get your ideas from?
- Me gusta tu estilo bohemio, es muy auténtico.I like your bohemian style, it's very authentic.
- Me gusta tu estilo al vestir.I like your style of dressing.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are meeting at a coffee shop.
- Elena¡Hola, Mateo! Me gusta tu estilo.Hi, Mateo! I like your style.
- MateoGracias, Elena. Es de una tienda nueva.Thanks, Elena. It is from a new store.
- ElenaTe queda muy bien la chaqueta.The jacket looks very good on you.
- MateoQué amable eres, de verdad.You are very kind, truly.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries estilo, me, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
