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"Al gusto" is a phrase which is often translated as "to taste", and "a gusto" is a phrase which is often translated as "comfortable". Learn more about the difference between "al gusto" and "a gusto" below.
al gusto(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. to taste
En cualquier platillo que prepares, agrega sal y pimienta al gusto.For any dish you make, add salt and pepper to taste.
b. any style
Además de lo que hay en el bufet, puede pedir huevos al gusto.In addition to the food in the buffet, you can order eggs any style.
c. to order
Lo bueno del restaurante es que si no te gusta nada del menú, pueden hacerte algo al gusto.The good thing about the restaurant is that if you don't like anything on the menu, they can make you something to order.
d. as desired
Hacemos los mejores centros de mesa al gusto del cliente.We make the best centerpieces as desired by the client.
e. cooked to order (culinary)
El desayuno incluye café o té, fruta y huevos al gusto.Breakfast includes coffee or tea, fruit, and eggs cooked to order.
a gusto(
ah
goos
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (well)
a. comfortable
¿Estás a gusto en esa silla? ¿No preferirías sentarte en el sillón?Are you comfortable in that chair? Wouldn't you rather sit in the armchair?
Me siento muy a gusto sentado aquí, enfrente de la chimenea, leyendo un libro.I feel very comfortable sitting here reading a book in front of the fireplace.
b. at ease
Me siento a gusto con tus amigos. Son tan agradables.I feel at ease with your friends. They're so nice.
c. at home
¿Te vas a ir a vivir a Madrid? - No, ¿por qué? Aquí en Sevilla me siento muy a gusto.Are you moving to Madrid? - No, why? I feel very much at home here in Seville.
d. relieved
Cuando por fin le conté la verdad a mis padres, me quedé muy a gusto.When I finally told my parents the truth, I felt very relieved.
e. nice
Podríamos almorzar en la terraza, se está muy a gusto al sol.We could have lunch on the terrace. It's very nice in the sun.
b. gladly
Iría muy a gusto a tu boda, pero me resulta imposible. Mi hijo se casa el mismo día.I'd gladly go to your wedding, but I won't be able to. My son is getting married the same day.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Les ayudé muy a gusto. Ya saben ustedes que yo les aprecio mucho.I was very glad to be able to help you. As you know, I'm very fond of you.
Si necesitas que te lleve a la estación, yo lo haré muy a gusto.If you need me to take you to the station, I'll be happy to.
a. to the taste
Como es natural, la casa está decorada a gusto de los que viven en ella.Naturally, the house is decorated to the taste of those who live in it.
4. (culinary)
a. to taste
Una vez que el caldo esté hirviendo, añadir sal a gusto.Once the broth is boiling, add salt to taste.
