Questions and Answers
What does the word 'TIPS' mean?
How do you conjugate the verb based on plurality/singularity in Spanish?
Conjugate the verb based on whether what follows is singular or plural.
How can you emphasize who likes something in Spanish?
Put 'a mí, a ti, a él, a nosotros' before the verb.
Does Pedro like these shoes?
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Is Fernanda interested in this class?
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Does my brother have interest in that class?
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Does my mom have a strong interest in soccer?
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Do my parents love music?
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Do my friend and I like dogs?
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Are my sisters interested in baseball?
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Do they like to play tennis?
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Who prefers to dance?
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Does Ana like the food?
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Are we very interested in Duolingo?
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Do they love Duolingo?
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Do my kids like vegetables?
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Do we like to watch television?
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Are you interested in these books?
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Does Carmen like apples?
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Does she like to swim in the river?
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Do we like that movie?
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What do you prefer, football or tennis?
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Can I play the guitar?
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Are they interested in Mexico?
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Is he interested in Mexican films?
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Which class is Manuel interested in?
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Which class does Isabel prefer?
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What is our sentiment towards Duo?
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Study Notes
Expressions of Preference and Interest
- "Me gusta" is used for singular nouns, while "me gustan" is for plural nouns.
- Emphasizing the subject can be done by adding "a mí," "a ti," "a él," or "a nosotros" before the verb.
- Examples of likes include "A mí me gusta nadar" (I like to swim) and "A ti te gusta el chocolate" (You like chocolate).
Grammar Conjugation
- "Gustar" requires agreement in number with the noun that follows, changing forms based on singularity or plurality.
- "Interesar" functions similarly, indicating interest based on the subject and context.
Subject Variations
- "A Pedro le gustan estos zapatos" indicates Pedro likes these shoes, while "A Pedro le gusta esta chaqueta" indicates he likes this jacket.
- "A my hermano no le interesa esa clase" means my brother isn't interested in that class.
Constructing Questions
- To inquire about interest, the formula is to start with "A [name] le interesa…?"
- Example: "A Fernanda le interesa esta clase?" translates to "Is Fernanda interested in this class?"
Preferences and Dislikes
- "A mis padres les encanta la música" means my parents love music.
- "A mis hijos no les gustan los vegetales" indicates my kids don't like vegetables.
Expressing Collective Interests
- "Nos gusta esa película" translates to "We like that movie."
- "Nos interesa mucho Duolingo" means "We are very interested in Duolingo."
Comparing Preferences
- "A ti te gusta el fútbol, pero yo prefiero el tenis" means "You like soccer, but I prefer tennis."
- Personal preference can also vary among individuals, as shown in multiple examples.
General Statements about Likes
- Phrases like "A Carmen no le gustan las manzanas" and "A ella le gusta nadar en el río" express specific preferences or dislikes.
Usage of "Interesar" and "Gustar"
- "Interesar" indicates interest, while "gustar" signifies liking something.
- Variations in sentence structure can lead to different meanings or emphases regarding the subject's interests.
Affirmative and Negative Statements
- Statements can affirm likes or express contrasts, as demonstrated in various examples provided.
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This quiz will help you understand key tips for conjugating verbs in Spanish, especially focusing on the verb 'gustar'. You'll learn about singular and plural forms as well as how to emphasize the subject. Test your knowledge with examples and practice scenarios.