Learn Hardcore Spanish (Spain): Me gusta caminar en la mañana.

In Spanish, gustar literally means "to be pleasing," so the structure is closer to "Walking is pleasing to me." The me is an indirect object pronoun indicating "to me," while gusta is the third-person singular form of gustar ("is pleasing"). Saying "Yo gusto" would change the meaning drastically and is not the correct way to express liking in Spanish.

Why is it gustar and not another verb like encantar?

You could use encantar if you love walking even more strongly—Me encanta caminar en la mañana ("I love walking in the morning"). Gustar is simply the standard verb for "to like," whereas encantar expresses a stronger liking, akin to "to love" something.

Why do we use en la mañana instead of por la mañana?

Spanish speakers often say por la mañana to mean "in the morning," but en la mañana is also acceptable, especially in some regions. Por la mañana is more common overall, but some people may use en la mañana to emphasize "during the morning time." Both are understood.

What is the difference between caminar and andar?

Both caminar and andar can mean "to walk," but caminar is more focused on the action of walking, while andar can also mean "to go," "to move around," or "to function/work" in different contexts. They are often interchangeable when referring strictly to walking, though caminar is somewhat more formal.

Does the sentence need an article before mañana?

Yes, generally when describing time expressions like "in the morning," Spanish uses a definite article like la. You could see en la mañana or por la mañana. Without la, the phrase would sound incomplete in Spanish grammar.