Usage of "Me gusta"

Question

I had always thought this preface could be applied to persons, things or experiences. I recently got a hint that it applies to persons only. I could use some clarification.

Answer 1

I recently got a hint that it applies to persons only.

It applies to any person/animal that can reasonably be expected to experience pleasure.

A mi pero le gustan mucho la hamburguesas. (make sense).

A mis libros les gustan mucho ser leidos.(is total nonsense).

Answer 2

All of the previous answers are correct, with the exception of "I don't think you would use encantar with people. "Encantar" is used quite often between couples, ie: "Oye, me encantas."

Answer 3

I think it's matter of degree. If you like something or someone it's gustar = to be pleasing to
but if you really like something "I love it" use encantar = to enchant, charm.
I don't think you would use encantar with people, that becomes quierer & amar, except being enchanted. to meet someone.

Answer 4

its to say you like something or you like doing something but No, te gusta is like saying what you dont like

Answer 5

Thank you.

Answer 6

you could use "me gusta" for everything, you can say:

me gusta la leche (i like milk) - me encanta la leche (i love milk)
me gusta carmen (i like carmen) - amo a carmen (i love carmen) - yo quiero a carmen (i love carmen)
me gusta jugar ( i love to play)
me gusta pasar tiempo contigo (i like to spend time with you)

Answer 7

Thanks again.