Conjugating Gustar in Spanish

What is the incorrect classification of the verb gustar?

In which persons is the verb gustar used?

What is the indirect object pronoun that represents 'us'?

In what situation is the preposition 'a' placed before the indirect object pronoun?

What form of the verb gustar is used before singular nouns?

Why is the definite article used in sentences with gustar, even when it's not necessary in English?

What is the correct translation of 'Me gustan los gatos'?

What is the purpose of using the indirect object pronoun pronombre del objeto indirecto?

Why is it important to add the preposition 'a' before a name?

What is the sentence structure of a verb like gustar in a sentence?

Which verb, besides gustar, can be used to express the idea of feeling like doing something?

What is the meaning of the verb encantar in a sentence?

Which verb, besides gustar, can be used to express the idea of something being annoying or bothersome?

What is the meaning of the verb importar in a sentence?

Conjugating Gustar (to like) and Similar Verbs

Gustar is NOT a reflexive verb
Gustar and similar verbs are only used in the 3rd person (gusta) and 6th person (gustan)

Steps to Form a Sentence Using Gustar

Identify who is doing the action
Determine whether to use gusta (singular) or gustan (plural)
Choose the correct definite article (el/la/los/las)
Select the object
Use the indirect object pronoun to show who the person doing the action is
The indirect object pronoun comes first in the sentence

Indirect Object Pronouns

Me (I)
Te (you)
Le (he/she/it/you formal)
Nos (we)
Os (you plural)
Les (they/you plural)

Using the Preposition 'a' for Clarity and Emphasis

Use 'a' before the indirect object pronoun for clarity and emphasis
Examples: a mí, a ti, a él/ella/ud., a nosotros, a vosotros, a ellos/ellas/uds.
Use 'a' before a name for clarity and emphasis
Example: A María le gusta el baloncesto

Using Gusta and Gustan Correctly

Gusta is used before singular nouns
Example: A mí me gusta la casa
Gustan is used before plural nouns
Example: Me gustan los perros

Using the Definite Article

Always use the definite article in the sentence, even if it's not needed in English
The definite article depends on the object: el/la/los/las
Example: Me gusta el helado (I like the ice cream)
Example: Me gustan los gatos (I like cats)

Gustar Sentence Structure

Gustar sentence structure: Indirect object pronoun + gustar conjugated in the 3rd or 6th person + definite article + object
Example: Me gusta el fútbol (I like football)

Verbs Similar to Gustar

Meaning and Usage

Apetecer: To feel like
Costar: To find difficult (with o-ue verb conjugation)
Disgustar: To disgust
Doler: To hurt (with o-ue verb conjugation)
Encantar: To love
Extrañar: To miss
Faltar: To miss (an event)
Hacer falta: To need
Fascinar: To fascinate
Fastidiar: To annoy
Importar: To care
Interesar: To interest
Molestar: To annoy
Parecer: To seem like

Learn how to form sentences using gustar, a verb that means 'to like', and understand its unique conjugation rules in Spanish. Practice using the correct form of gusta or gustan with the correct indirect object pronoun and definite article.