2.4 Gustar with Infinitives
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Spanish Language and Culture 10-3Y
2.4 Gustar with Infinitives
You have already learned about the verb gustar.
Now we are going to use gustar with an infinitive to say that we like to do something.
An infinitive is the verb in its original state, such as estudiar and practicar.
Now we are going to use gustar with an infinitive to say that we like to do something.
An infinitive is the verb in its original state, such as estudiar and practicar.
In English, we use the verb to like with the infinitive.
Examples
I like to talk. He likes to work.
Sometimes we say I like talking instead - but if you keep the "infinitive" instead of the "-ing" in mind, this is easier to remember.
In Spanish, we do the same thing.
Examples
Me gusta estudiar. → I like to study.
Me gusta escuchar. → I like to listen.
Examples
I like to talk. He likes to work.
Sometimes we say I like talking instead - but if you keep the "infinitive" instead of the "-ing" in mind, this is easier to remember.
In Spanish, we do the same thing.
Examples
Me gusta estudiar. → I like to study.
Me gusta escuchar. → I like to listen.
Listen to Juan from Spain talk about what he likes to do.
Now, answer some SÃ o No questions.