Gustar and Similar Verbs Gustar and Similar Verbs
Gustar and Similar Verbs
Gustar and Similar Verbs • Even though we usually translate the verb gustar as “to like, ” it leterally means “to please. ”
Gustar and Similar Verbs • So when you say, Me gustan los programas deportivos, you’re actually saying, “Sports programs are pleasing to me. ”
Gustar and Similar Verbs • Programas deportivos is the subject of the sentence, and me is the indirect object. Here’s the pattern:
Gustar and Similar Verbs • • Indirect object + form of gustar + subject The subject in a sentence with gustar usually follows the verb.
Gustar and Similar Verbs • You need to know if the subject is singular or plural to know which form of gustar to use.
Gustar and Similar Verbs If the subject is singular, use gusta. • If it’s plural, use gustan. • If it’s an infinitive, use gusta. •
Gustar and Similar Verbs • Me gusta el actor en la telenovela pero no me gustan las actrices.
Gustar and Similar Verbs • A mis amigos les gusta ver películas.
Gustar and Similar Verbs • To emphasize or clarify who is pleased, you can use an additional a + pronoun:
Gustar and Similar Verbs • • A mí me gustan los dibujos animados, pero a él no le gustan. Here are the other verbs you know that are similar to gustar:
Gustar and Similar Verbs Aburrir • A mi me aburren las películas románticas. •
Gustar and Similar Verbs Doler (o>ue) • A Fernando le duelen los pies. •
Gustar and Similar Verbs Encantar • A mis padres les encanta el teatro. •
Gustar and Similar Verbs Faltar • Me faltan un cuchillo y un tenedor. •
Gustar and Similar Verbs Interesar • Nos interesan mucho los programas musicales. •
Gustar and Similar Verbs Quedar • ¿No te queda bien el vestido? •
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