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Gustar and Similar Verbs. P. 436 Realidades 1. Gustar and Similar Verbs. Even though we usually translate the verb gustar as “to like,” it leterally means “to please.”. Gustar and Similar Verbs.
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Gustar and Similar Verbs P. 436 Realidades 1
Gustar and Similar Verbs • Even though we usually translate the verb gustar as “to like,” it leterally means “to please.”
Gustar and Similar Verbs • So when you say, Me gustan los programas deportivos, you’re 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. Here’s 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 it’s plural, use gustan. • If it’s an infinitive, use gusta.
Gustar and Similar Verbs • Me gustael actor en la telenovela pero no me gustanlas actrices.
Gustar and Similar Verbs • A mis amigos les gustaver 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?