The literal translation can be a bit confusing, as the "le" refers to the direct object, but the sentence usually implies a preference or a liking. Here are some more natural English translations depending on the context:
* "What does he/she like?" (asking for a preference)
* "He/she likes..." (stating a preference)
* "His/her favorite..." (referring to a favorite thing)
For example:
* "¿Que le gusta comer?" ("What does he/she like to eat?")
* "A ella le gusta la música clásica." ("She likes classical music.")
* "Su color favorito es azul." ("His favorite color is blue.")
Important note: The gender of the subject (he/she) is determined by the "le" in the Spanish phrase.