EL VERBO GUSTAR

The verb 'gustar' means...

• to like/to be pleasing

• to interest

• to bore

We do NOT use all forms of the verb 'gustar' when we are talking about things we like. We only use the 3rd person singular form (gusta) and the 3rd person plural form (gustan).

• cierto (true)

• falso (false)

The form of the verb we choose (either gusta or gustan) is determine by WHO is doing the liking.

• cierto (true)

• falso (false)

Answer explanation

The form of gustar we use is determined by WHAT is liked.

for example:

pizza = singular = gusta

french fries = plural = gustan

Which are the indirect object pronouns we use when we translate sentences using gustar?

• me, te, se, nos, os, se

• me, te, le, nos, os, les

• lo, la, los, las, les

A nosotras nos gusta la escuela.

• We (M) like school.

• She likes school.

• They don't like school.

• We (F) like school. School is pleasing to us.

A ellos les gusta trabajar muy fuerte.

• They like to watch movies. (female)

• They like to watch series.

• They (M) like to work very hard/Working very hard is pleasing to me.

• He likes to watch movies.

One way to say: A ellas les gusta ir al cine.

• They like going to the theater. (female)

• They like going to the theater. (male)

• They like going out.

• She likes going to the theater.

Answer explanation

Two forms to say: Me gusta los perros.

• She like animals.

• They like cats.

• She like dogs.

• I like dogs/Dogs are pleasing to me.

A Natalia le ___________ el chocolate.

• gusta
• gustan

¿Te _____________ las ratas?

• gusta
• gustan