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"Me gusta" is a form of "me gusta", a phrase which is often translated as "I like it". "Bueno" is an adjective which is often translated as "good". Learn more about the difference between "me gusta" and "bueno" below.
me gusta(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I like it
Este es el vestido que me compré ayer. - Me gusta, te queda muy bien.This is the dress I bought yesterday. - I like it. It really suits you.
b. I like
Me gusta esta ciudad.I like this city.
a. I like him
¿Por qué lo miras así? - Es que me gusta.Why are you looking at him like that? - Because I like him.
b. I like her
Me gusta, es guapa, inteligente y simpática.I like her. She's beautiful, clever, and nice.
c. I like
Me gusta tu hermano, pero no se lo digas, por favor.I like your brother, but don't tell him, please.
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A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(I'm attracted to you; singular)
a. I like you
Usted sabe que me gusta, ¿verdad? Hace tiempo que no me sentía tan atraído por nadie.You know I like you, don't you? It's been a long time since I felt so attracted to anyone.
a. I like
Me gusta mucho pasear por la playa en invierno.I very much like to go for a walk on the beach in winter.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. like
La foto que colgué en Instagram tiene ya 245 me gusta.The photo I posted on Instagram now has 245 likes.
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bueno(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. good
La dieta mediterránea es muy buena para la salud.The Mediterranean diet is very good for your health.
a. good
Esta herramienta es buena para montar cuadros.This tool is good for putting up a painting.
a. good
Quiero invertir en muebles buenos.I want to invest in a few good furniture pieces.
a. good
Un buen hombre dio su vida por la comunidad anoche.A good man gave his life in the service of this community last night.
a. good
La tarta de manzana estaba muy buena.The apple pie was very good.
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A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(attractive)
a. hot (colloquial)
Ese actor está bien bueno.That actor is really hot.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. ok
Creo que sería mejor ir al restaurante francés. - Bueno, vayamos.I think it'd be better to go to the French restaurant. - Ok, let's go.
a. so
Bueno, ¿vamos a pedir pizza o no?So, are we going to order pizza or not?
b. well
¿Quieres una taza de café? - Bueno, vale.Would you like a cup of coffee? - Well, ok.
9. (used when answering the phone)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. hello
¿Bueno? Sí, él habla.Hello? Yes, this is he.
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