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"Te gusta" is a form of "te gusta", a phrase which is often translated as "you like it". "No te gusta" is a phrase which is often translated as "you don't like". Learn more about the difference between "no te gusta" and "te gusta" below.
no te gusta(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (singular)
a. you don't like
Si no te gusta el pescado, puedes pedir pasta.If you don't like fish, you can order pasta.
te gusta(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (in staments; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. you like it
¿Te hiciste tú ese suéter que llevas? - Sí. Si te gusta, te hago uno igual.Did you knit that sweater you're wearing? - Yes. If you like it, I'll knit you one just like it.
b. you like him (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Sé que te gusta porque vi cómo lo miras.I know you like him because I saw the way you look at him.
c. you like her (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Me gusta Marta. - Si te gusta, díselo.I like Marta. - If you like her, just tell her.
d. you like
Sé que te gusta nadar. Esta tarde podríamos ir a la piscina.I know you like swimming. We could go to the pool this afternoon.
2. (informal) (in questions; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
b. do you like him (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Podrías presentarme a tu vecino. - ¿Por qué? ¿Te gusta?You could introduce me to your neighbor. - Why? Do you like him?
c. do you like her (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Eva tiene unos ojos muy bonitos y una sonrisa maravillosa. - ¿Te gusta entonces?Eva has very beautiful eyes and a wonderful smile. - Do you like her then?
