VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
gustar
to like (to be pleasing to)
First introduced in Chapter 2 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use gustar where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see gustar after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Yo gusto todos los días.Every single weekday I try to like (to be pleasing to) when I review vocabulary at my desk before class.
Me gusta gustar en la clase de español.During lab sessions I honestly enjoy listening while classmates like (to be pleasing to) slowly with the professor nearby.
FAQ
What does gustar mean in Spanish?
to like (to be pleasing to) (introduced in Chapter 2 in Chapurra).
How do you use gustar in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is gustar in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 2. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.