RE - Review of Gustar and Similar Verbs (Lesson)

Review of Gustar and Similar Verbs

The verb gustar and verbs like gustar (the ones in this activity) you will only use the él, ella, Ud form or the ellos, ellas, Uds. form. They are used differently. The word that follows the form of the verb usually determines which of the two forms you use.

Examples of the verb gustar and ones like it and how they are used in sentences. The word that follows the form of the verb usually determines which of the two forms you use.

View the following presentation on the verb gustar. Take notes as you view the material as you will be responsible for the content. Be sure your speakers are turned up!

Gustar Practice Activity

Listen to some native speakers describe what they like to do. You may need to listen several times to get used to hearing the language being spoken.

Mayberry
Alfredo
Roxana
José
Alejandra
Luis

How to use Amar, Querer, Encantar, and Gustar

There are many different words used to express love, like, and want in Spanish. The meaning the speaker is trying to convey will determine which one is appropriate. With 21 Spanish-speaking countries, many have different rules as to when to use amar, querer, encantar, and gustar.

Generally, most countries agree with the following:

Examples of how to use the Spanish word amar, to love

Examples of how to use the Spanish word querer, to love someone or want something

Examples of how to use the Spanish word encantar, to like something very much

Examples of how to use the Spanish word gustar, to express like or to be pleasing

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