The Complete List of Verbs Like 'Gustar'
Master the "backwards" verbs in Spanish. Learn the crucial rules, tense conjugations, and the most native-sounding daily expressions.
The Pronouns (Indirect Objects)
These verbs never use subject pronouns (yo, tú, él). They also do not use the reflexive "se". You must use Indirect Object Pronouns because the person is receiving the action.
Tense Comparison (3rd Person Singular)
| Present Perfect (Has liked) | Present (Likes) | Simple Future (Will like) |
|---|---|---|
| me ha gustado (I have liked it) | me gusta (I like it) | me gustará (I will like it)* |
| te ha gustado (You have liked it) | te gusta (You like it) | te gustará (You will like it) |
| le ha gustado (He/She has liked it) | le gusta (He/She likes it) | le gustará (He/She will like it) |
Usage Tip: "Te gustará" vs "Me gustará"
In real life, people rarely predict their own future tastes, so "me gustará" (I will like it) is almost never used. However, predicting what someone else will like is extremely common! "Te gustará" (You will like it) or "Le encantará" (He/She will love it) are everyday expressions.
The Ultimate List of 'Gustar' Verbs
Encantar
To love (things/places)
Me encanta esta ciudad.
I love this city.
Importar
To care / to matter
No me importa el dinero.
I don't care about money.
Doler (o→ue)
To hurt / to ache
Me duele la cabeza.
My head hurts.
Faltar
To lack / to be missing
Me faltan cinco euros.
I am missing five euros.
Quedar
To have left / to fit well
Te queda muy bien esa camisa.
That shirt fits you very well.
Parecer
To seem / to appear
Me parece una buena idea.
It seems like a good idea to me.
Apetecer
To feel like doing/having
¿Te apetece un café?
Do you feel like having a coffee?
Molestar
To bother / annoy
Me molesta mucho el ruido.
The noise bothers me a lot.
Pasar
To happen (to someone)
¿Qué te pasa?
What's wrong with you? / What's happening to you?
Top Daily Expressions You Must Know
Prueba esto, te encantará.
Try this, you will love it.
Haz lo que quieras, me da igual.
Do what you want, I don't care / it's all the same to me.
¿Qué te parece si vamos al cine?
What do you think about going to the movies?
Hoy no me apetece hacer nada.
Today I don't feel like doing anything.
A Juan le falta experiencia.
Juan lacks experience.
Me duelen las piernas de tanto caminar.
My legs ache from walking so much.
¿Te importa si abro la ventana?
Do you mind if I open the window?
Estudia español, te costará pero vale la pena.
Study Spanish, it will be hard for you but it's worth it.