gusto
/ɡusˈto/
The English phrase 'like' can be expressed in Tagalog as gusto.
gusto is used to express preferences, meaning both 'like' and 'want' depending on the context. Other ways to express liking include hilig, which refers to a fondness or using the informal phrases trip ko (I like/enjoy) and type ko (I like). To express similarity, such as 'like' or 'similar to', use parang. In the specific context of social media interactions, the term inilike is used to mean 'liked'.
Which one should you use?
While gusto covers both 'like' and 'want', use parang when you are comparing things to mean 'similar to'.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can modify gusto with pronouns to change the subject. For example, use gusto mo to say 'you like' or 'you want' and use gusto niya to say 'he/she likes' or 'he/she wants'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡusˈto/
Did you know?
- Because gusto is a Spanish descendant, it shares the same root as the English word 'gustatory', which relates to the sense of taste.
- The phrase trip ko uses the English word 'trip' to mean 'I enjoy this' or 'this is my vibe', rather than a journey.
- The word parang is used for similarity, but it can also be used as a filler word similar to 'it seems like' or 'sort of' in English conversation.
Examples in context
- Gusto mo ba ito?Do you like this one?This sentence is useful for asking if someone likes a specific object using gusto.Tatoeba #11710535 by Salt, translation #10614397 by CK
- Gusto ko yung aso.I like the dog.This sentence is useful for expressing that you like a specific animal using gusto.Tatoeba #4491606 by kanlaon, translation #48293 by CK
- Gusto ko ang asul.I like blue.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for a color using gusto.Tatoeba #8635128 by artemio, translation #2245933 by CK
- Gusto ko ang iyong bagong kotse.I like your new car.
- Nagustuhan ko ang larawan mo.I liked your photo.
- Trip ko yung bagong kanta niya.I like his/her new song.
- Type ko yung style ng sapatos mo.I like the style of your shoes.
- Parang umuulan ngayon.It's like raining right now.
- Gusto ko ng matamis na pagkain.I like sweet food.
- Inilike ko yung bagong post mo sa Facebook.I liked your new post on Facebook.
- 343 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria and Jose are talking about food at a restaurant.
- MariaGusto mo ba ng pizza?Do you like pizza?
- JoseOo, gusto ko ang pizza.Yes, I like pizza.
- MariaGusto ko rin ang pasta.I like pasta too.
- JoseGusto ko rin iyan, Maria.I like that too, Maria.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry gusto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
