Gustar and Similar Verbs

Gustar and Similar Verbs
By Mrs. Shirley of North Intermediate HS in Broken Arrow, OK

Even though we usually translate the verb gustar as “to like,” it leterally means “to please.”

So when you say, Me gustan los programas deportivos, you’re actually saying, “Sports programs are pleasing to me.”

Programas deportivos is the subject of the sentence, and me is the indirect object. Here’s the pattern:

Indirect object + form of gustar + subject The subject in a sentence with gustar usually follows the verb.

You need to know if the subject is singular or plural to know which form of gustar to use.

If the subject is singular, use gusta. If it’s plural, use gustan. If it’s an infinitive, use gusta.

Me gusta el actor en la telenovela pero no me gustan las actrices.

A mis amigos les gusta ver películas.

To emphasize or clarify who is pleased, you can use an additional a + pronoun:

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:

Aburrir A mi me aburren las películas románticas.

Doler (o>ue) A Fernando le duelen los pies.

Encantar A mis padres les encanta el teatro.

Faltar Me faltan un cuchillo y un tenedor.

Interesar Nos interesan mucho los programas musicales.

Quedar ¿No te queda bien el vestido?

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