The verb gustar is a regular verb. But there is a difference compared to other verbs. Can you see what the subject is?
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The part in parentheses is optional. The first part changes depending on the person who likes something:
| I | (To me) me |
| You (singular, informal) | (To you) te |
| He/she/you (formal) | (To him/her/you) le |
| We | (To us) nos |
| You all (informal, Spain) | (To you all) os |
| They/you all (formal) | (To them/you all) les |
The conjugation of the verb is like other verbs ending in –ar. But remember that they are conjugated with the subject, and with the verb “gustar,” the subject is what is liked. Example: I like candies (Subject: candies = they). We like you (plural) (Subject: you all).
Fill in the blanks with the correct form:
- I _________ (gustar) soccer.
- They _____ like horror movies.
- He ___ likes you.
- We _________ (gustar) radio programs about current news.
- We _________ (gustar) cheesecake.
- You all (feminine, Spain) _________ (gustar) big cities.
- I ___________ (gustar) the tapas from that bar.
- They _________ (gustar) very cold beer.
Answers: 1. Gusta / 2. Les / 3. Le / 4. Gustan / 5. Gusta / 6. Os gustan / 7. Me gustan / 8. Les gusta
