Distinguishing Between Gusta & Gustan

Gusta vs Gustan

Spanish can be a challenging language to learn, especially for native English speakers, due to its unique usage of verbs. Gusta and Gustan are two verb forms that derive from gustar, which translates to “like” in English. Understanding these two forms can help clarify the use of verbs in the Spanish language.

Gustar is a Spanish verb that means “to like.” In its present tense and singular form, it is “me gusta” to indicate what you like. “Me gusta” means “I like,” “te gusta” means “you like,” “le gusta” is for “they like,” and “nos gusta” is for “we like.” For example, to say you like a house, you would use “gusta” in the following sentence: “A mi me gusta la casa.” Similarly, “gusta” should be used in any sentence referring to the liking of “he,” “me,” “you,” “they,” “we,” etc.

Key Takeaways

• Gustar is a verb in Spanish that means “to like.”
• Gusta is used when the subject of the sentence is singular, while Gustan is used when the subject is plural.
• In Spanish, it is more common to say “the thing is pleasing to me” rather than “I like this thing.”