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Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'gustar' in Spanish?
Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'gustar' in Spanish?
- To run
- To sleep
- To like (correct)
- To eat
How is the verb 'gustar' conjugated when talking about liking multiple things in Spanish?
How is the verb 'gustar' conjugated when talking about liking multiple things in Spanish?
- Gustamos
- Gusto
- Gustan (correct)
- Gusta
What is the correct translation of 'Me gusta el chocolate' into English?
What is the correct translation of 'Me gusta el chocolate' into English?
- Chocolate likes me
- I don't like chocolate
- I like chocolate (correct)
- I like to eat chocolate
In Spanish, if you want to express that you like multiple things, which phrase would you use?
In Spanish, if you want to express that you like multiple things, which phrase would you use?
Study Notes
Understanding the Verb "Gustar" in Spanish
- "Gustar" does not directly translate to "to like" in English; instead, it implies "to please" or "to be pleasing to someone".
- The verb "gustar" is often used to express liking or pleasure, but the subject-verb agreement is reversed in Spanish, making the indirect object the subject of the sentence.
Conjugating "Gustar" for Multiple Things
- When talking about liking multiple things, the verb "gustar" is conjugated using the plural form, even if the subject is singular.
Translating "Me gusta el chocolate"
- The correct translation of "Me gusta el chocolate" into English is "I like chocolate" or "Chocolate is pleasing to me".
Expressing Liking Multiple Things
- To express liking multiple things, the phrase "me gustan" (they are pleasing to me) is used, for example, "Me gustan los deportes y la música" (I like sports and music).
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Test your knowledge of Spanish 'gustar' verbs with this quiz. Explore the conjugation of 'gustar' when talking about liking multiple things, and practice translating sentences from Spanish to English.