The verbs gustar, aburrir, and
interesar
The verb “gustar” is a special verb in
Spanish. It is the equivalent of saying “to
like”. In Spanish, you don’t really say “to
like”, but rather something “pleases” you.
Observe:
Me gusta pizza. I like pizza./Pizza pleases me.
Me gustan libros. I like books./Books please me.
Although this concept may be somewhat confusing, it
is easier if you read it backwards. Read the sentences
backwards – “Pizza pleases me” and “Books please
me.” The verbs “aburrir” and “interesar” work the
same way as “gustar”.
Let’s do some examples. Try to figure out
if you use the singular form of “gustar” or
the plural form. The answer will appear
after 10 seconds.
Me
gustan
manzanas.
Me
gusta
la clase de historia.
Me
gusta
televisión.
Me
gustan
perros.
Note that when the thing you like is singular, you use
“gusta”. When the thing you like is plural, you use
“gustan”.
Read each sentence backwards and you
can see when to use “gusta” (if the noun
is singular) and when to use “gustan” (if
the noun is plural).
Me
gustan
manzanas.
Me
gusta
la clase de historia.
Me
gusta
televisión.
Me
gustan
perros.
Let’s do some practice. Would
you use “aburre” or “aburren” in
this sentence: Me _______
español.
That’s right… it’s aburre!
Let’s do a few more. Would you
use “interesa” or “interesan” in
this sentence: Me _______ la
película.
That’s right… it’s interesa!
Would you use “gusta” or
“gustan” in this sentence: Me
_______ las camisas.
That’s right… it’s gustan!
Would you use “gusta” or
“gustan” in this sentence: Me
_______ muchachos.
That’s right… it’s gustan!
Would you use “interesa” or
“interesan” in this sentence: Me
_______ coches rápidos.
That’s right… it’s interesan!
Would you use “gusta” or
“gustan” in this sentence: Me
_______ el profesor.
That’s right… it’s gusta!
VOILA!
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