Plural Likes with "Gustan"
In Spanish, because gustar literally means "to be pleasing to," the verb matches the thing being liked, not the person who likes it. When you like a plural noun, use the plural form gustan.
| I like vegetables and fruits. | Me gustan las verduras y las frutas. |
| Do you like vegetables? | ¿Te gustan las verduras? |
Always remember to include the plural definite article (los or las) before the noun!
Singular vs. Plural Preferences
When mixing singular and plural items, switch between gusta and gustan to match the noun immediately following the verb.
| The thing being liked | Verb form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Singular noun / Infinitive | gusta | Me gusta la fruta. |
| Plural noun | gustan | Me gustan las verduras. |
| I like chocolate, but I don't like sweets. | Me gusta el chocolate, pero no me gustan los dulces. |
Clarity and Emphasis
As with singular likes, add a + [pronoun or name] at the beginning of the sentence to clarify or emphasize who likes the items.
| They like new video games. | A ellos les gustan los videojuegos nuevos. |
| The children like new toys. | A los niños les gustan los juguetes nuevos. |
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