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Which should I use? Gusta or Gustan?

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in this sentence should I use gusta or gustan?

Le ______ comer y leer.

Le ______ vender?

thanks

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updated Mar 7, 2011
posted by matthewhuff

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Regarding the first example, here's an authorative reference:

4.1. c) Si los elementos coordinados son gramaticalmente neutros, como infinitivos, oraciones sustantivas o pronombres neutros, el verbo va en singular: «No creo que sumar y restar sea lo suyo» (Sierra Regreso [Esp. 1995]); «Le gusta que la quieran y que la apoyen» (Tiempo [Esp.] 3.12.90); «Ni aquello ni esto hubiera sido posible» (Abc [Esp.] 25.1.85); pero si los elementos neutros coordinados se conciben o presentan en el enunciado como realidades diferenciadas, contrastadas o enfrentadas, el verbo irá en plural: «Informar y opinar son los dos fines específicos y diferenciales del periodismo» (MtzAlbertos Noticia [Esp. 1978]).

So yes, both examples with gusta, as has been pointed out. Welcome to the forum smile

updated Mar 7, 2011
edited by Vikingo
posted by Vikingo
That is enlightening. Thank you. - 0074b507, Mar 7, 2011
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Gusta in both cases.

There is a fair bit to learn about verbs like gustar, it's worth searching this site and the web in general for tutorials and tips.

Welcome.

updated Mar 7, 2011
posted by afowen
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updated Mar 7, 2011
edited by 0074b507
posted by 0074b507
More than one subject? :-) - afowen, Mar 7, 2011
That does sound better. - 0074b507, Mar 7, 2011
Not a critisisng, rather a friendly jibe, also good for the learners :-) - afowen, Mar 7, 2011