When do you use the word gustar?

You use the word "gustar" in Spanish to express liking or disliking something. It's a bit different from English because it doesn't directly translate to "like".

Here's the breakdown:

1. "Gustar" is always conjugated in the third person singular or plural.

* Singular: "Me gusta" (I like), "Te gusta" (You like), "Le gusta" (He/She/It likes), etc.

* Plural: "Nos gusta" (We like), "Les gusta" (You [plural] like/They like), etc.

2. The object of liking comes after "gustar".

* Example: "Me gusta el helado." (I like ice cream.)

3. "Gustar" is used with indirect object pronouns.

* "Me", "te", "le", "nos", "les" are used to indicate who likes something.

Here are some examples:

* "Me gusta el café." (I like coffee.)

* "A mi hermano no le gusta la pizza." (My brother doesn't like pizza.)

* "¿Te gusta la música clásica?" (Do you like classical music?)

* "Nos gustan las películas de acción." (We like action movies.)

Remember:

* "Gustar" is used for things, not people. To express liking a person, use "querer".

* The verb "gustar" is conjugated according to the person liking the object, not the object itself.

Let me know if you'd like more examples or have any further questions!