gustas
“gustas” means “you are pleasing” in Spanish (as the subject of the verb, often implying attraction).
you are pleasing, you are liked
Also: you appeal
📝 In Action
¿Le gustas a mi hermano?
A1Does my brother like you (are you pleasing to my brother)?
Creo que le gustas. Siempre te mira.
A2I think he likes you. He always looks at you.
¡Claro que me gustas! Eres muy divertido.
A2Of course I like you! You are very funny.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Words that translate to "gustas" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: gustas
Question 1 of 1
Which English phrase correctly translates 'Me gustas'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *gustare*, meaning 'to taste' or 'to savor.' This connection explains why the Spanish word is so closely tied to feelings and sensory pleasure.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'gustas' used when the person speaking is 'I'?
Because the verb *gustar* works backward! If you say 'Me gustas,' the 'Me' is the person who feels the emotion, and 'gustas' is talking about the person 'Tú' (you) who is the source of the feeling. The subject of the sentence is actually 'Tú' (implied).
Can I use 'gustas' to talk about liking food?
No, not usually. If you want to ask 'Do you like the pizza?', you would use the third-person singular form: '¿Te gusta la pizza?' The form 'gustas' is almost exclusively reserved for when a person is the thing being liked or found attractive.