gustó
“gustó” means “he/she/it liked” in Spanish (Used when the thing liked is singular).
he/she/it liked, you (formal) liked
Also: was pleasing
📝 In Action
La comida italiana me gustó mucho.
A1I really liked the Italian food.
¿Te gustó el libro que leíste?
A1Did you like the book you read?
A mi jefe le gustó la presentación de ayer.
A2My boss liked yesterday's presentation.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "gustó" in Spanish:
was pleasing→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: gustó
Question 1 of 2
Which of these sentences correctly uses 'gustó' to say 'We liked the dinner'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *gustāre*, meaning 'to taste' or 'to savor.' The modern meaning evolved to include 'to be pleasing' to someone's palate or senses.
First recorded: 13th century (in its current form)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'gustó' used instead of 'gustaron'?
'Gustó' is the singular past form. You use 'gustó' when the thing being liked is singular (e.g., *el carro* - the car). You use 'gustaron' when the things being liked are plural (e.g., *los carros* - the cars).
Can I ever use 'gustó' without a pronoun like 'me' or 'le'?
Almost never. Since 'gustar' requires someone to receive the feeling, you must always include the appropriate pronoun (me, te, le, nos, os, les) right before 'gustó' to indicate who is doing the liking.