le gustaba

le gustaba(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. he liked (masculine)
De pequeño le gustaba jugar al fútbol.He liked to play football when he was little.
b. she liked (feminine)
Rosa dijo que le gustaba la falda roja, pero que era demasiado cara.Rosa said that she liked the red skirt, but that it was too expensive.
c. it liked
Había un perro en la playa y le gustaba bañarse en el mar.There was a dog on the beach, and it liked swimming in the sea.
d. liked
A Marisa le gustaba Pedro antes de salir con Juan.Marisa liked Pedro before she started going out with Juan.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(enjoyed or were attracted to; second person singular)
a. you liked
Creí que le gustaba el vinagre, pero no se preocupe porque esta otra ensalada solo tiene aceite.I thought you liked vinager, but don't worry because this other salad only has oil.
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