Spanish word

gusto

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgusto/

Meaning

  • masculine nountaste

Example

Mi gusto por el jazz empezó en la adolescencia.

My taste for jazz began in adolescence.

Illustration for gusto (taste)

More examples

Me da gusto verte tan feliz.

It pleases me to see you so happy.

Core concept

A personal preference that brings pleasure.

Common phrases

  • me da gusto

    pleases me

  • dar gusto

    please

Similar words

preferencia: Favored choice when selecting among options.
afición: Longstanding enthusiasm for a hobby or pastime.
inclinación: Natural leaning of feelings or attitudes toward something.
capricho: Sudden, short-lived whim or passing desire.

Definition in Spanish

Preferencia o inclinación hacia algo que provoca agrado y el placer derivado de esa elección.

Word origin

It comes from Latin gustus 'taste', first used for literal taste and then extended metaphorically to personal liking and the pleasure that follows.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the verb gustar, gusto is a noun naming the liking or pleasure and therefore does not follow gustar's indirect-object sentence pattern.

Other meanings

  • flavornoun
  • pleasurenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • gustosopleasantadjective
  • gustosamentewillinglyadverb

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