nounverb

el gusto

taste · pleasure · flavor

Es la sensación agradable que se siente al hacer o experimentar algo que nos agrada.

Definition & meaning

The word gusto has several meanings in Spanish depending on the context:

  1. Taste or flavor: It refers to the sense of taste or the specific flavor of a food or drink.
  2. Pleasure or enjoyment: It refers to a feeling of satisfaction, delight, or enjoyment experienced from an activity or situation.
  3. Choice, preference, or inclination: It represents a person's individual style, aesthetic preference, or personal inclination toward something.

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar: It is a masculine noun. It is also the first-person singular present indicative form of the verb {gustar} , which means "to please."

Word origin: It comes from the Latin word gustus, which means "a tasting" or "a flavor."

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • {Sabor} : Refers specifically to flavor.
  • {Placer} : Refers to the feeling of pleasure or enjoyment.
  • {Agrado} : Refers to a sense of satisfaction or fondness.
  • {Preferencia} : Refers to personal taste or choice.

Antonyms:

  • {Disgusto} : Refers to displeasure, annoyance, or bad taste.
  • {Desagrado} : Refers to a lack of pleasure or dislike.
  • {Repugnancia} : Refers to strong aversion or disgust.

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Examples

Tengo buen gusto para la moda.noun

I have good taste in fashion.

Me da gusto verte hoy.noun

It makes me happy to see you today.

Es un gusto conocerte.noun

It's a pleasure to meet you.

Tengo un helado con gusto a vainilla.noun

I have an ice cream with vanilla flavor.

Ella tiene buen gusto para la comida.noun

She has good taste in food.

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