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"Gustar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to like", and "reunirse" is a reciprocal verb which is often translated as "to meet". Learn more about the difference between "gustar" and "reunirse" below.
gustar(
goos
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tahr
)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.
reunirse(
rreyoo
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neer
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seh
)A reciprocal verb is a verb that indicates that two or more subjects perform an action on each other (e.g., Ellos se abrazan.).
a. to meet
Mi hermano y yo vamos a reunirnos en el café al mediodía.My brother and I are going to meet at the café at noon.
reunir
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to gather
Mi papá nos reunió alrededor de la fogata para relatarnos cuentos.Dad gathered us around the campfire to tell us stories.
Quiero reunir a toda la familia para celebrar Navidad juntos.I want to gather the whole family to celebrate Christmas together.
b. to bring together
La boda reunió a sus dos familias por primera vez.The wedding brought together their two families for the first time.
a. to collect
A él le gusta reunir conchas marinas y meterlas en un frasco.He likes to collect seashells and put them in a jar.
4. (to satisfy)
a. to meet
Sus calificaciones no reúnen los requisitos mínimos para entrar al programa.His grades do not meet the minimum entry requirements for the program.
b. to fulfill
Los solicitantes de la beca deben reunir las condiciones especificadas.Applicants for the grant must fulfill the specified conditions.
