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"Me da gusto" is a phrase which is often translated as "it gives me pleasure", and "qué bueno" is an interjection which is often translated as "that's nice". Learn more about the difference between "me da gusto" and "qué bueno" below.
me da gusto(
meh
dah
goos
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toh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. it gives me pleasure
Me da gusto ver que los jóvenes se lo están pasando tan bien.It gives me pleasure to see that young people are having such a good time.
b. it pleases me
Me da gusto pensar que, gracias a este premio, mucha gente podrá ver mi película.It pleases me to think that, thanks to this prize, many people will be able to see my movie.
c. I'm glad
Me da gusto que Ana y Jorge se hayan hecho las paces.I'm glad Ana and Jorge have made up.
qué bueno(
keh
bweh
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noh
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. that's nice
¿Así que encontraste un nuevo lugar en el centro por el mismo precio que pagas aquí? ¡Qué bueno!So you've found a new place downtown for the same price you're paying here? That's nice!
b. that's good
Me dieron un ascenso en el trabajo. - ¡Qué bueno! ¡Hagamos una fiesta para celebrar!I got a promotion at work. - That's good! Let's have a party to celebrate!
c. how nice
¿Se van a cambiar a una casa más grande? ¡Qué bueno!You guys are going to move to a bigger house? How nice!
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. it's great
Qué bueno que quieras estudiar medicina. Tu abuela también fue doctora.It's great that you want to study medicine. Your grandmother was also a doctor.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¡Qué bueno que hayan podido venir a visitarnos!I'm so happy you were able to come visit us!
Está lloviendo a cántaros. - Sí, qué bueno que llegaste antes de que empezara la tormenta.It's raining like crazy. - Yeah, I'm glad you got here before the storm started.
