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"Artículo" is a form of "artículo", a noun which is often translated as "article". "Gustar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to like". Learn more about the difference between "artículo" and "gustar" below.
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. article
En el diario de hoy, hay un artículo interesante sobre el cuidado de la salud.There's an interesting article in today's newspaper about health care.
b. entry (dictionary)
No hay un artículo para esa palabra en el diccionario de la RAE.There's no entry for that word in the RAE dictionary.
2. (commerce)
a. item
Aunque la fila para la caja de 15 artículos o menos se ve más larga, avanza rápido.Although the line for 15 items or less looks longer, it moves quickly.
b. article
En esta tienda vendemos vajillas, utensilios de cocina y artículos para el hogar.This store sells tableware, kitchenware, and household articles.
gustar(
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)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to enjoy)
b. to fancy (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Me gusta mucho tu primo. ¿Cómo se llama?I really fancy your cousin. What's his name?
a. to be liked
Las columnas de Rita gustan mucho. Las vamos a seguir publicando.Rita's columns are liked a lot. We'll keep on publishing them.
b. to be popular
No entiendo por qué gusta tanto el vino espumante. Lo detesto.I can't understand why sparkling wine is so popular. I hate it.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
4. (to test)
5. (to desire) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
