The Verb Gustar
The verb gustar is used to express the idea of 'liking' something or someone. The key to correct use is to think of it in terms of that something or someone being pleasing to me, you, us or them.
Present Tense
The verb 'gustar' changes to 'gusta' when referring to one person or thing that pleases in the present tense.
gustar --> gusta
When referring to two or more things that please then the verb 'gustar' changes to 'gustan'.
gustar --> gustan
Gustar is always preceded by an indirect object pronoun (me, te, le, nos, os, les).
Gustar when referring to one person or thing
Examples
Me gusta el helado.
I like ice cream.
¿Te gusta la pelicula?
Do you like the movie?
¿Le gusta correr?
Does he like to run?
Gustar when referring to multiple people or things
Examples
Me gustan los perros.
I like dogs.
¿Te gustan las motos?
Do you like the motorcycles?
¿Le gustan los dulces?
Do you like the candies?
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