7.4 Spanish Lesson 7.4: Gustar and Verbs Like Gustar

Vocabulary and grammatical rules for the verb gustar and similar verbs based on Lesson 7 of the course materials.

Gustar

To be pleasing to (someone).

Gusta

The third-person singular form of gustar used when the object or person liked is singular, or when followed by one or more infinitives.

Gustan

The third-person plural form of gustar used when two or more objects or persons are liked.

Indirect object pronoun

A required pronoun used with gustar (me, te, le, nos, os, les) that answers the question: to whom is the subject pleasing?

[i.o. pronoun] + gustaría(n)

The construction used to express the English equivalent of "would like" (something or to do something).

A + [personal pronoun] / A + [noun]

A construction used to clarify or emphasize the people who are pleased.

Aburrir

To bore.

Encantar

To like very much; to love (objects).

Faltar

To lack; to need.

Fascinar

To fascinate; to like very much.

Importar

To be important to; to matter.

Interesar

To be interesting to; to interest.

Molestar

To bother; to annoy.

Quedar

To be left over; to fit (clothing).