like
like
laɪk
laik
British pronunciation
/laɪk/
to like
01

gustar

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting
Transitive: to like sb/sth
to like definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
I like the idea of living in a big city.
Me gusta la idea de vivir en una gran ciudad.
1.1

poner me gusta

to show support for or interest in a post shared on social media, a blog, etc. by tapping a specific button
Transitive: to like a social media content
to like definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
The blog post has been liked by dozens of readers.
La publicación del blog ha sido gustada por docenas de lectores.
02

gustar, disfrutar

to express one's desire or want for something
example
Ejemplos
Order whichever pizza you like — I'm fine with any topping.
Pide la pizza que te guste—estoy bien con cualquier ingrediente.
2.1

desear

to wish for or want something, especially used with would or should as a polite formula
Transitive: to like to do sth
to like definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
She 'd like to speak with you about the project.
A ella le gustaría hablar contigo sobre el proyecto.
2.2

preferir

to prefer something or to prefer something done in a certain way
Complex Transitive: to like sth [adj]
example
Ejemplos
He likes his steak well-done, not medium-rare.
A él le gusta su bistec bien hecho, no al punto.
03

gustar, agradar

to be suitable or agreeable to someone or something
Transitive: to like sth
example
Ejemplos
This dress really likes her style, it fits perfectly.
Este vestido gusta mucho por su estilo, le queda perfectamente.
01

como

used to indicate that something or someone shares the same qualities or features to another
like definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
My brother is tall like my father.
Mi hermano es alto como mi padre.
02

por ejemplo, como

used to provide an example
like definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
He likes fruits like apples, oranges, and bananas.
03

como

used in a question asking for a description of someone or something
04

como, al estilo de

used to indicate a typical characteristic or quality of someone or something
example
Ejemplos
It ’s just like you to make a joke in a serious situation.
Es muy como tú hacer un chiste en una situación seria.
05

como, de la misma manera que

used to indicate the manner or way of doing something
example
Ejemplos
What were you thinking leaving without saying goodbye like that.
¿En qué estabas pensando al irte sin despedirte así.
01

me gusta, like

something by which a person can show their interest in or approval of a post shared on social media, a blog, etc. by tapping a specific button
like definition and meaning
02

tipo, clase

a kind of person
03

similar, parecido

a similar kind
04

gustos, preferencias

a set of things one enjoys or has a tendency for
example
Ejemplos
Her likes are varied, ranging from painting to cooking exotic dishes.
Sus gustos son variados, desde pintar hasta cocinar platos exóticos.
01

parecido

identical or nearly the same in appearance, characteristics, etc.
like definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
The team members share like interests and hobbies.
Los miembros del equipo comparten intereses y aficiones similares.
02

igual, equivalente

equal in amount or value
03

similar, parecido

suggesting similarities in qualities or appearance
example
Ejemplos
The creature had wolf-like features, with sharp eyes and a fierce look.
La criatura tenía rasgos similares a los de un lobo, con ojos afilados y una mirada feroz.
04

idéntico, similar

conforming in every respect
01

como

used as a filler word or hesitation marker
example
Ejemplos
The party was amazing, like, everyone was having a great time.
La fiesta fue increíble, como, todos se lo estaban pasando genial.
02

como

used as a filler in conversation, often to add emphasis, provide examples, or express approximation
example
Ejemplos
I was, like, so surprised when I heard the news.
Yo estaba, como, tan sorprendido cuando escuché la noticia.
01

como

used to introduce a comparison or analogy between two things, indicating similarity or resemblance
example
Ejemplos
He handles stress like a marathon runner handles fatigue, pushing through with determination.
Maneja el estrés como un corredor de maratón maneja la fatiga, avanzando con determinación.
02

como si, como

as if, used to describe the way something is done
example
Ejemplos
He looked at the painting like he was trying to decipher a cryptic message.
Miró el cuadro como si estuviera tratando de descifrar un mensaje críptico.
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