Spanish
Grade 8
15 min
Me Gusta/No Me Gusta: Expressing Likes and Dislikes
Learn how to express likes and dislikes using 'me gusta' and related expressions.
What you'll learn
- Identify at least 8 out of 10 common Spanish vocabulary words related to food and activities.
- Apply the phrases 'Me gusta' and 'No me gusta' correctly in at least 5 original sentences to express personal preferences about food and activities.
- Explain the difference between 'Me gusta' and 'No me gusta' and provide examples of when to use each phrase in spoken Spanish.
- Construct 3 short dialogues with a partner using 'Me gusta' and 'No me gusta' to share preferences and ask about their partner's likes and dislikes regarding various foods and activities.
Tutorial Preview
1
Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify and correctly use the verb "gustar" to express likes and dislikes.
Accurately employ indirect object pronouns (me, te, le, nos, os, les) with "gustar" and similar verbs.
Formulate sentences expressing preferences for different genres, authors, and themes in Hispanic literature.
Differentiate between the singular ("gusta") and plural ("gustan") forms of "gustar" based on the subject.
Utilize other "verbs like gustar" (e.g., encantar, interesar, aburrir) to express a wider range of opinions about literary works.
Construct questions and responses about literary preferences using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
¿Alguna vez has leído un libro que te atrapó desde la primera página o uno qu...
2
Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
GustarA verb meaning "to be pleasing to" or "to like." It functions differently from most verbs, with the subject being the thing liked, not the person liking.Me gusta el libro. (The book is pleasing to me.)
Verbos como gustarA category of verbs that follow the same grammatical pattern as "gustar," requiring an indirect object pronoun and agreeing with the thing being liked/disliked.A ella le encantan los poemas de Pablo Neruda. (Pablo Neruda's poems are enchanting to her.)
Pronombres de Objeto Indirecto (POI)Words (me, te, le, nos, os, les) that indicate who is receiving the action of the verb or to whom something is pleasing. They always precede the verb.Nos gusta leer novelas históricas. (Reading historical novels is pleasing to...
3
Grammar Rules & Patterns
La Estructura de "Gustar"
(A + [pronombre/sustantivo]) + POI + Gustar (singular/plural) + [Sustantivo/Infinitivo]
"Gustar" agrees in number with the *thing* being liked, not the person liking. If the "thing" is singular or an infinitive, use "gusta." If the "thing" is plural, use "gustan." The indirect object pronoun (me, te, le, nos, os, les) indicates *who* likes it.
Verbos "como gustar"
Follows the same structure as "gustar": (A + [pronombre/sustantivo]) + POI + Verbo (singular/plural) + [Sustantivo/Infinitivo]
Many other verbs (e.g., encantar, fascinar, interesar, aburrir, molestar, doler, importar, quedar) behave grammatically like "gustar." They also agree with the thing/activity...
5 more steps in this tutorial
Sign up free to access the complete tutorial with worked examples and practice.
Sign Up Free to ContinueSample Practice Questions
Challenging
Completa la frase para expresar un deseo usando el tiempo condicional: 'A nosotros ___ leer la colección completa de Jorge Luis Borges'.
A.nos gustará
B.nos gustaría
C.nos gustaba
D.nos gustó
Challenging
Para describir una preferencia habitual en el pasado, se usa el imperfecto. ¿Cuál es la forma correcta? 'Cuando éramos niños, a mi hermana y a mí ___ las fábulas con moralejas'.
A.nos gustaron
B.nos gustaba
C.nos gustaban
D.nos gustó
Challenging
Corrige la siguiente frase que contiene múltiples errores: 'A ellos lo gusta los poemas épicos'.
A.ellos les gusta los poemas épicos.
B.ellos les gustan los poemas épicos.
C.ellos le gustan los poemas épicos.
D.ellos los gustan los poemas épicos.
Want to practice and check your answers?
Sign up to access all questions with instant feedback, explanations, and progress tracking.
Start Practicing FreeMore from Literatura hispana
Spanish for other grades
Frequently asked questions
What grade level is "Me Gusta/No Me Gusta: Expressing Likes and Dislikes"?
Me Gusta/No Me Gusta: Expressing Likes and Dislikes is a Grade 8 Spanish lesson on ExcelOS.
What will I learn in Me Gusta/No Me Gusta: Expressing Likes and Dislikes?
You'll be able to: Identify at least 8 out of 10 common Spanish vocabulary words related to food and activities; Apply the phrases 'Me gusta' and 'No me gusta' correctly in at least 5 original sentences to express personal preferences about food….
Is "Me Gusta/No Me Gusta: Expressing Likes and Dislikes" free to practice?
Yes. You can read the tutorial preview for free, and signing up for a free ExcelOS account unlocks the full tutorial and all practice questions with instant feedback.
How many practice questions are included with Me Gusta/No Me Gusta: Expressing Likes and Dislikes?
This lesson includes 25 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.