A number of verbs use the same sentence structure as gustar. The verbs listed below are regular -ar verbs but, like gustar, are most commonly used in the third-person singular or plural (–a or –an) with an indirect object pronoun. |
encantar - to enchant, to delight, to like a lot (to love)
fascinar - to fascinate, to like a lot (to love)
importar - to be important to, to matter, to mind
interesar - to interest, to be interesting to
molestar - to bother, to annoy, to mind
Note: Molestar and to molest (i.e., to abuse) in English are false cognates. In other words, they look similar, but have different meanings. |
In addition to the example sentences above, notice that importar and molestar may be used to ask courteous questions in Spanish.
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Actividades de conversación |
Use the cues below to form complete sentences with gustar and similar verbs. Then, say whether you agree with the preferences indicated.
Read the descriptions below and respond to each description writing a sentence with a verb like gustar. Choose between encantar, fascinar, importar, interesar, or molestar. More than one option may be possible for some sentences.
In pairs, take turns asking questions using components from the columns below. When your partner responds, say whether you share their opinion. Before beginning, write at least two additional options for the third column.
¿Te | encanta(n) fascina(n) importa(n) interesa(n) molesta(n) | las computadoras tocar la trompeta estudiar en la biblioteca Cenar en Blue and Grey las personas generosas alquilar películas mirar videos de YouTube caminar en los Batttlefields ser activo/a los perros pequeños ¿Otras opciones? ___________, ___________ | ? |
Get up and ask different members of the class how they feel about different things and activities. Write the names of individuals who respond with the verbs indicated at the top of the columns. Before beginning, write at least two more questions in the first column.
¿Te gusta(n)... | encantar | fascinar | interesar | molestar |
...los deportes? | ||||
...tomar clases en Mcknight? | ||||
...las personas cómicas? | ||||
...cenar en restaurantes mexicanos? | ||||
...los perros grandes? | ||||
...regresar a casa para las vacaciones? |
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