me gusta mucho
/me ɡusta mut͡ʃo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I really like" is translated into Spanish as me gusta mucho.
This phrase is used to express a strong positive feeling or preference for someone or something.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, me gusta mucho means "it pleases me much", as the verb gustar means "to be pleasing to".
How does it change in a sentence?
If the thing you like is plural, you must change the verb to the plural form me gustan mucho. Additionally, when you follow this phrase with a verb (an action), the verb must be in the infinitive form (ending in -ar, -er or -ir).
How do you pronounce it?
/me ɡusta mutʃo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying yo gusto mucho. English speakers often mistakenly say yo gusto mucho by translating "I" directly, but in Spanish, the thing being liked is the subject and the person is the indirect object.
Did you know?
- To express an even stronger level of liking than me gusta mucho, Spanish speakers often use the verb encantar, which translates to 'to enchant'.
- Using the phrase me gusta mucho to describe a person can sometimes carry a stronger romantic or physical connotation than the English 'I really like' does. In many contexts, it can imply a sense of attraction.
- The word mucho descends from the Latin multus, which traces back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'crumbled' or 'crumpled'.
Examples in context
- Me gusta mucho beber.I really like drinking.This sentence is useful for showing an interest in the action of drinking using me gusta mucho.Tatoeba #6813280 by arh, translation #9645211 by DJ_Saidez
- Me gusta mucho bailar.I really like to dance.This sentence is useful for showing an interest in the action of dancing using me gusta mucho.Tatoeba #10063115 by manufrutos, translation #10062021 by shekitten
- El dinero me gusta mucho.I really like money.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for money using me gusta mucho.Tatoeba #7931118 by arh, translation #9179764 by DJ_Saidez
- Me gusta mucho su estilo de trabajo.I really like your work style.
- Me encanta este restaurante. La comida es deliciosa.I really like this restaurant. The food is delicious.
- Esa película me gusta un montón.I really like that movie.
- Me chifla el nuevo álbum de esta banda.I really like this band's new album.
- Me gusta muchísimo su proyecto.I really, really like your project.
- Me gusta un montón la serie nueva en Netflix.I really, really like the new series on Netflix.
- Me chifla muchísimo este cantante.I absolutely adore this singer.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are walking through a park with colorful flowers.
- DanielMe gusta mucho este parque.I really like this park.
- LucíaA mí también, es muy tranquilo.Me too, it is very peaceful.
- DanielMira esas flores, me gusta mucho su color.Look at those flowers, I really like their color.
- LucíaTienes razón, son hermosas.You are right, they are beautiful.
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.
