Using gustar in Spanish + verb to say like [doing something] Flashcards

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Me gusta montar en bici.

A

I like to ride a bike.

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What form of gustar do we use when followed by an action?

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We use the singular form. For instance, this is incorrect: Me gustan bailar y cantar. The n in gustan is not correct.

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¿Te gusta viajar por Europa?

A

Do you like travelling around Europe?

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Sí, me gusta viajar por Europa.

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Yes, I like travelling around Europe.

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No, no me gusta viajar por Europa.

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No, I don’t like travelling around Europe.

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No, no me gusta comer chocolate.

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No, I don’t like eating chocolate.

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No, no te gusta beber vinos españoles.

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No, you don’t like to drink Spanish wines.

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No, no me gusta bailar.

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No, I don’t like to dance.

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Do we use a gerund form (ing) after gustar?

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No, we use the infinitive for the respective verb ending (-ar/-er/-ir).

Example:
Me gusta bailando. Incorrect

Me gusta bailar.
Correct

I like dancing.

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