Me gusta / Te gusta

Learning Objectives Define what the verb 'gustar' means and why it works differently from other verbs. Identify the correct indirect object pronoun ('me' or 'te') to express likes for oneself or for another person. Construct simple, grammatically correct sentences using 'Me gusta' followed by a singular noun (e.g., Me gusta el perro). Construct simple, grammatically correct sentences using 'Te gusta' followed by a singular noun (e.g., Te gusta la pizza). Ask a simple question using the structure '¿Te gusta...?' Provide a 'yes' or 'no' answer to a question about their likes using 'Sí, me gusta...' or 'No, no me gusta...' What's your favorite animal? 🐶 Is it a dog? A cat?...

TermDefinitionExample GustarA special Spanish verb that means 'to be pleasing to'. Instead of saying 'I like the pizza', in Spanish you say 'The pizza is pleasing to me'.In the sentence 'Me gusta la pizza', 'gusta' means 'is pleasing'. MeA little word that means 'to me'. You use it with 'gustar' to talk about what you like.'Me gusta el libro.' (The book is pleasing to me. / I like the book.) TeA little word that means 'to you' (when talking to a friend). You use it with 'gustar' to talk about what your friend likes.'Te gusta el gato.' (The cat is pleasing to you. / You like the cat.) GustaThe form of 'gustar' we use when talking about liking ONE thing.We use &#...

The 'Me gusta' Formula (for one thing) Me + gusta + el/la + [singular noun] Use this pattern to say 'I like...' something. Remember, the structure literally means that one thing is pleasing 'to me'. The 'Te gusta' Formula (for one thing) Te + gusta + el/la + [singular noun] Use this pattern to say 'You like...' something when talking to a friend. This structure means that one thing is pleasing 'to you'. How to Ask a Question ¿Te gusta + el/la + [singular noun]? To ask a friend if they like something, simply put question marks around the 'Te gusta' sentence. The upside-down question mark (¿) goes at the beginning.