gustaría
“gustaría” means “would like” in Spanish (Expressing a wish, preference, or desire.).
would like
Also: could you
📝 In Action
Me gustaría un vaso de agua, por favor.
A2I would like a glass of water, please.
¿Te gustaría ir al cine este fin de semana?
A2Would you like to go to the movies this weekend?
A mis padres les gustaría conocerte.
B1My parents would like to meet you.
Nos gustaría saber más sobre el proyecto.
B1We would like to know more about the project.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: gustaría
Question 1 of 2
How would you correctly say 'I would like those shoes'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb 'gustāre', which means 'to taste'. The meaning evolved from physically tasting something good to finding any kind of experience or object pleasing.
First recorded: The root verb 'gustar' appeared in written Spanish in the 12th century.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'me gustaría' and 'me gusta'?
'Me gusta' means 'I like' (in general, right now). 'Me gustaría' means 'I would like' (a wish, a hope, or a polite request). Use 'me gusta' for facts ('Me gusta el chocolate') and 'me gustaría' for wishes ('Me gustaría un chocolate ahora').
Can I just say 'Gustaría un café'?
No, you can't. Verbs like 'gustar' always need the little word in front (me, te, le, etc.) to specify who is doing the liking. It tells us *who* the coffee would be pleasing *to*. So you must say 'Me gustaría un café'.
Is 'gustaría' only for 'I'? How do other people say it?
No, it works for everyone! You just change the little word in front: 'Te gustaría' (You would like), 'Le gustaría' (He/She/You formal would like), 'Nos gustaría' (We would like), 'Les gustaría' (They/You all would like).