Please translate "Maria likes Juan".

Question

When talking in the context about two people liking each other.

Answer 1

The Spanish speaking native people use 3 different verbs to express liking for people -( whereas the English only use 1 verb: to like). In spanish the 3 verbs are:

1. gustar = to like in a general way with new people you only know a little l eg Maria le gusta Juan=Maria likes Juan

2. Querer - to express a stronger liking for someone eg a Good friend: "te quiero mucho" =I like you alot/very much.

3. Amar = to love expresing the strongest healthy form of human attachment.

   El hombre dijó a su esposa "María, te amo mucho" =the man said to his wife "Maria I love you very much."

There is a verb adorar but many- including myself - would consider that verb expresses a feeling more appropriate for Worship of God alone.(not man)

Answer 2

A María, le gusta Juan or A María, le cae bien Juan