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"Like" is a form of "like", a transitive verb which is often translated as "gustar". "Between" is a preposition which is often translated as "entre". Learn more about the difference between "like" and "between" below.
like(
layk
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. gustar
I like getting up early.Me gusta madrugar.
a. gustar
I like anchovies on my pizza.Me gusta la pizza con anchoas.
a. caer bien
I have known John for years and I really like him.Hace años que conozco a John y me cae muy bien.
a. gustar
I really like you. Will you go to the dance with me?Me gustas mucho. ¿Me acompañas al baile?
a. poner un me gusta a
Please like this video and subscribe to my channel.Por favor, ponle un me gusta a este video y subscríbete a mi canal.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. querer
The queen can do as she likes.La reina puede hacer lo que quiera.
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
preposition
a. como
That guy has a car just like mine.Ese chico tiene un coche como el mío.
a. como
Act like a professional.Compórtate como un profesional.
a. como
Volunteers did different jobs like sewing, cooking, and cleaning.Los voluntarios realizaban distintos trabajos, como coser, cocinar y limpiar.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. parecido
Just try to find like people to socialize with.Intenta encontrar a gente parecida a ti con quien alternar.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. como
The movie version of the musical was nothing like watching it live.La versión de cine del musical no era tan bueno como la versión en vivo.
12.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(used as a filler or in reported speech)
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I, like, bumped into him when I least expected it.Pues yo me encontré con él cuando menos me lo esperaba.
When she told me that she was divorcing her husband, I was like, "Why is she telling me this?"Cuando me dijo que se iba a divorciar de su marido, yo pensé: "¿Por qué me está diciendo esto?"
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. el me gusta
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
How many likes did your video get?¿Cuántos me gusta te pusieron en el video?
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I don't think we'll be seeing the likes of Mozart and Beethoven again!¡No me imagino que se volverán a ver tipos como Mozart o Beethoven!
We've never had their like around these parts before.Nunca se vio gente así por estas partes.
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between(
bih
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twin
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A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
preposition
a. entre
I expect them to get in between noon and 1 pm.Los espero entre las doce y la 1 pm.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
If you use a coupon at our store between now and Thursday, you'll get 20% off your entire order.Si usa su cupón en nuestra tienda de aquí al jueves obtendrá un 20% de descuento en todo el pedido.
The restaurant was temporarily closed between July 1 and July 30.El restaurante estuvo cerrado temporalmente del 1 al 30 de julio.
a. entre
Bixby Bridge is between Carmel-By-The-Sea and Big Sur, on Highway 1.Bixby Bridge está entre Carmel-By-The-Sea y Big Sur, sobre la ruta 1.
a. entre
The Tren Patagónico runs between Viedma and San Carlos de Bariloche.El Tren Patagónico corre entre Viedma y San Carlos de Bariloche.
a. entre
He must have spent between $30,000 and $40,000 on his new car.Ha de haber gastado entre $30,000 y $40,000 en su carro nuevo.
a. entre
You can't have both, you have to choose between the chocolate bar or the ice cream.No puedes comerte los dos, tienes que elegir entre el chocolate y el helado.
a. entre
Let's split the bill between all of us.Compartamos la cuenta entre todos.
a. entre
Talks are underway between the three countries to find a solution to the crisis.Están en marcha conversaciones entre los tres países para encontrar una solución a la crisis.
a. entre
Between working and going to school, she has no time left for outdoor activities.Entre el trabajo y el estudio, no le queda tiempo para actividades al aire libre.
a. entre
Between you and me, I don't think she's the right girl for him.Entre tú y yo, no me parece la chica adecuada para él.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. en medio
There are two armchairs with a window between.Hay dos sillones con una ventana en medio.
b. entremedio
Either you are his friend or his foe; there's nothing between.O eres su amigo o su enemigo, no hay nada entremedio.
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