gustado
“gustado” means “liked” in Spanish (Used with 'haber' to form perfect tenses, e.g., 'has liked').
liked, been pleasingAlso: enjoyed
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¿Te ha **gustado** el regalo que te di ayer?
A2Have you **liked** the gift I gave you yesterday?
Nunca me había **gustado** tanto la ópera hasta que escuché esa pieza.
B1I had never **liked** opera so much until I heard that piece.
Si hubieras venido, estoy seguro de que te habría **gustado** la fiesta.
B2If you had come, I'm sure you would have **liked** the party.
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Quick Quiz: gustado
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Which sentence correctly uses 'gustado' to mean 'We had liked the concert'?
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📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin verb *gustāre*, meaning 'to taste' or 'to savor.' Its modern meaning developed by shifting from the physical act of tasting to the emotional feeling of pleasure derived from something.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'gustado' always used with 'haber' and not 'ser' or 'estar'?
'Gustado' describes a completed action (pleasing someone) and is the past participle of an action verb. Spanish uses 'haber' (to have) as the universal helper verb for all perfect tenses, unlike some languages that use 'to be' for certain verbs.
Can 'gustado' ever function as a standalone adjective?
While grammatically possible, it is very rare. You are much more likely to use adjectives like 'favorito' (favorite) or 'apetecible' (desirable) instead of saying something is simply 'gustado'.