Gustar and Interest Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does 'Me gusta el taco' mean?

Tacos are my favorite.

I like to eat tacos.

The taco is pleasing to me. (correct)

I do not like tacos.

What does 'Me gustan los tacos' mean?

I dislike tacos.

I do not like tacos.

I like the taco.

The tacos are pleasing to me. (correct)

What does 'Me gusta estudiar' mean?

I like to study.

What is a requirement for using 'gustar'?

The subject must have an article. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'No me gustan las hamburguesas de P.Terry's' mean?

I do not like P.Terry's hamburgers. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'gustar' mean?

To like. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'interesar' mean?

To interest. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'aburrir' mean?

To bore. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'encantar' mean?

To enchant. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'fascinar' mean?

To fascinate. Signup and view all the answers

What does '¿Te interesa?' mean?

What interests you? Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Verbs in Spanish

Gustar translates to "to like." Used to express enjoyment or preference towards a subject.
Interesar translates to "to interest." Used when something captures one's attention or curiosity.
Aburrir translates to "to bore." Indicates a lack of interest or excitement in a subject.
Encantar translates to "to enchant." Describes a strong liking or love for something.
Fascinar translates to "to fascinate." Signifies deep interest and engagement with a subject.

Usage Examples

"Me gusta el taco" means "The taco is pleasing to me," indicating a singular object of pleasure.
"Me gustan los tacos" translates to "The tacos are pleasing to me," indicating a plural subject and preference.
"Me gusta estudiar" signifies personal enjoyment for studying.

Grammar Requirements

For proper usage of these verbs, the subject must include an article (e.g., "el," "la," "los," "las").

Negative Constructions

"No me gustan las hamburguesas de P.Terry's" means "I do not like P.Terry's hamburgers," demonstrating how to express dislikes.

Common Phrase

"¿Te interesa?" translates to "What interests you?" and is used to inquire about someone else's interests.

Description

This set of flashcards focuses on the Spanish verbs 'gustar', 'interesar', 'aburrir', 'encantar', and 'fascinar'. Each card includes example sentences and definitions to help learners understand usage in different contexts. Perfect for Spanish language learners looking to enhance their vocabulary and comprehension.