¿quién te gusta?
The Spanish phrase for "who is your crush" is ¿quién te gusta?
This question is used to ask which person someone is romantically attracted to.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "who pleases you?" because the verb gustar functions differently than the English "to like".
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, having a crush is described as estar colgado or estar colgada, which means 'to be hanging' from someone.
- While ¿quién te gusta? is common, people often use the noun flechazo to describe a crush, which literally means 'an arrow strike' referring to Cupid's arrow.
- If you want to describe a secret crush, you might use platonismo, referencing Plato's idea of a spiritual love that transcends physical desire.
Examples in context
- Me gusta Juan.I like Juan.
Example conversation
Two friends are chatting about school at a cafe.
- LucíaOye, ¿quién te gusta?Hey, who is your crush?
- AlejandroNo quiero decirte nada, Lucía.I don't want to tell you anything, Lucía.
- Lucía¡Ándale! ¡Dímelo ya!Come on! Tell me now!
- AlejandroEstá bien, es la chica nueva.Fine, it's the new girl.
