me gusta

I like it

I like him

me gusta(meh goos-tah)

phrase

1. (it's to my taste)

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. Es grande e íntima a la vez.

I like this city. It's big yet intimate.

2. (I'm attracted to him or her)

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.

3.

(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 al long time since I felt so attracted to anyone.

4. (I enjoy)

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.

masculine noun

5. (computing, telecommunications)

a. like

La foto que colgué en Instagram tiene ya 245 me gusta.

The photo I posted on Instagram now has 245 likes.