gustar
/ɡusˈtaɾ/ · gus‧tar
verb
to like (be pleasing to) me gusta, me gustan
- Me gusta el café.
I like coffee.
- Me gusta el café.
The thing liked is the subject: me gustan los tacos (tacos please me).
| Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | gusto | gusté | gustaba | gustaré |
| tú | gustas | gustaste | gustabas | gustarás |
| él, ella, usted | gusta | gustó | gustaba | gustará |
| nosotros | gustamos | gustamos | gustábamos | gustaremos |
| ellos, ellas, ustedes | gustan | gustaron | gustaban | gustarán |
gerund gustando · past participle gustado
Spain also uses vosotros for "you all"; in the Americas it is ustedes.
Learn it in Unit 1: Hola: What is your name? · A1
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