Gustar and Similar Verbs P. 436 Realidades 1 Gustar and Similar Verbs Even though we usually translate the verb gustar as to like, it literally means.

Gustar and Similar Verbs P. 436 Realidades 1

Gustar and Similar Verbs Even though we usually translate the verb gustar as to like, it literally means to please.

Gustar and Similar Verbs So when you say, Me gustan los programas deportivos, youre 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. Heres 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 its plural, use gustan. If its 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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