Gustar + infinitives

1. Gustar + infinitives

2. English Grammar Connection:Infinitives • An infinitive is the basic form of a verb, a word that expresses action or a state of being. • In English, most infinitives include the word to. • In Spanish, infinitives are always one word that ends in –ar, -er, or – ir. • I like to run. Me gustacorrer.

3. Gustar + infinitives • Use gustar to talk about what people like to do. • Me gusta + infinitive. • To say you don’t like, put no in front. Gustar – to like

4. Gustar + infinitives • When you want to really emphasize or identify the person that you are talking about, add a+noun/pronoun. • Sonia le gusta leer. – Sonia likes to read. • Aella le gusta leer. – She likes to read. • These are the pronouns that follow a.

5. Gustar + infinitives • The (a …) expressions are optional in the yo, tú, and nosotros forms, but can be used for emphasis. For the él, ellos forms, they must be used, this is for clarification or specific names/subjects. • If I say “Le gusta comer.” Or “Les gusta comer.” • Who did it?

6. Practica:Translate • I like to draw. • You like to read books. • Maria likes to rest. • We like to ride bicycles. • José and Amelia like to eat ice cream.

7. Classwork • Complete Activity 13 & 14 on p 43. • Activity 13 – Write what the people like or don’t like to do. • Activity 14 – Tell what Alicia and other like to do. (write down the answer) • Turn in for a grade. • Pick up homework. Do front and back.