I like
A stronger version of 'like'. Use this for things you love or are passionate about.
A slightly more formal or softer way to say you like something. It means 'it pleases me'.
Means 'I enjoy'. Use this specifically for activities or experiences, like 'I enjoy reading'.
I like Colombian coffee.
I like tacos.
Do you like to travel?
She loves to dance salsa.
I really enjoy conversations with you all.
'Me gusta' is the universal and standard phrase. Its usage is consistent across most of the continent.
In very informal, friendly slang, you might hear 'me late'. For example, '¿Vamos al cine?' 'Sí, me late.' ('Should we go to the movies?' 'Yeah, sounds good to me.'). Stick with 'me gusta' for general use.
The phrase itself doesn't change, but it's used with 'vos' instead of 'tú'. So, to ask someone if they like something, you would say '¿A vos te gusta?' instead of '¿A ti te gusta?'
The phrase 'Me gusta' is the same. The main difference is the use of 'vosotros' for 'you all' (plural, informal). For example, '¿Os gusta la paella?' ('Do you all like paella?'). In Latin America, this would be '¿A ustedes les gusta la paella?'
Saying 'Yo gusto el chocolate.' — The correct form is 'Me gusta el chocolate.' The verb 'gustar' works backwards compared to English. It means 'is pleasing to me'. The chocolate is doing the pleasing, so 'chocolate' is the subject.
Using 'gusta' for plural items, like 'Me gusta los perros.' — Use 'gustan' when the thing you like is plural: 'Me gustan los perros.' Because 'perros' (the dogs) is plural, the verb must match. Think of it as 'The dogs are pleasing to me.'
Saying 'Mí gusta.' — The correct pronoun is 'me'. Say 'Me gusta.' You can add 'A mí' at the beginning for emphasis ('A mí me gusta'), but 'me' must always be there before the verb.
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