a nadie le gusta
/a nadje le ɡusta/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'no one likes' is translated into Spanish as a nadie le gusta.
Depending on the context, you might choose different expressions: a nadie le agrada is a polite way to suggest that nobody is pleased by something, while a nadie le cae bien is an informal way to say that nobody likes a specific person or thing.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to 'to no one it is pleasing'. This reflects the way the verb gustar functions in Spanish.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase requires the indirect object pronoun le because the verb gustar needs an indirect object to indicate who is experiencing the liking.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying nadie gusta. English speakers often mistakenly omit the a and the le, but the indirect object structure is mandatory in Spanish.
Did you know?
- Spanish uses the phrase a nadie le cae bien to say no one likes a person, which literally means they do not 'fall well' on anyone.
- The word nadie originates from the Latin word for 'born people'. It evolved over time from a phrase meaning 'no born person did it' into a single word for 'no one'.
Examples in context
- A nadie le gusta perder.No one likes losing.This sentence is useful for showing how to use a nadie le gusta with a verb.Tatoeba #2095805 by marcelostockle, translation #3938507 by Hybrid
- A nadie le gusta la guerra.No one likes war.This sentence is useful for showing how to use a nadie le gusta with a noun.Tatoeba #939633 by Shishir, translation #961604 by CK
- No hay nadie a quien le guste la comida picante.There is no one who likes spicy food.
- A nadie le agrada esa actitud tan negativa.Nobody is pleased by that negative attitude.
- A nadie le gusta estudiar en la noche.Nobody likes to study at night.
- A nadie le cae bien ese actor.Nobody likes that actor.
- A nadie le gusta la comida picante.No one likes spicy food.
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are talking about a boring movie.
- ElenaEsta película es muy aburrida.This movie is very boring.
- MateoTienes razón, a nadie le gusta el final.You are right, no one likes the ending.
- Elena¿Quieres ver otra cosa?Do you want to watch something else?
- MateoSí, busquemos una comedia.Yes, let's look for a comedy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, le, nadie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
