Matching the Wrong Word

Using 'Gusta' for Plural Things

Think of 'gustan' as meaning 'are pleasing to'. The things being liked are the stars of the sentence. If you like *dogs* (plural), the dogs are 'pleasing' you, so you use the plural form: `gustan`.

The 'Backwards' Verb

It's simple: use `gusta` when you like ONE thing ('Me gusta el libro'). Use `gustan` when you like MORE THAN ONE thing ('Me gustan los libros').

Gusta vs. Gustan

You show who likes the things with a little word before 'gustan': `me` (I), `te` (you), `le` (he/she/you formal), `nos` (we), `os` (you all, Spain), `les` (they/you all).

Who is Doing the Liking?

To add emphasis or be extra clear, you can add 'A mí', 'A ti', 'A ella', etc. to the beginning. For example, 'A mí me gustan las fresas' means 'As for me, I like strawberries.'

Adding Emphasis

Extremely common. Used daily to talk about what people like.

Learn how to use 'gustan' in Spanish. Understand why this common verb from 'gustar' works differently than 'to like' in English, with clear examples, grammar tips, and full conjugation.

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indicative

present

future

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conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

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