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British pronunciation/laɪk/
American pronunciation/laɪk/
to like
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gustar

to feel that someone or something is good, enjoyable, or interesting
Transitive: to like sb/sth
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He does n't like the feeling of being rushed.
No le gusta la sensación de estar apurado.
Despite everything I did for him, I do n't think he likes me.
A pesar de todo lo que hice por él, no creo que le guste yo.
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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
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He liked her tweet on Twitter.
A él le agradó su tweet en Twitter.
I liked your picture on Instagram.
Me gusta tu foto en Instagram.
02

gustar, querer

to express one's desire or want for something
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Design your website with whatever layout you like.
Diseña tu sitio web con cualquier diseño que quieras.
Feel free to choose any movie you like.
Siéntete libre de elegir cualquier película que te guste.
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desear

to wish for or want something, especially used with would or should as a polite formula
Transitive: to like to do sth
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He would like to speak with the manager.
I should like to visit Italy someday.
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preferir

to prefer something or to prefer something done in a certain way
Complex Transitive: to like sth [adj]
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I like my coffee black, without any sugar or cream.
How do you like your steak cooked?
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gustar, agradar

to be suitable or agreeable to someone or something
Transitive: to like sth
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He likes spicy food, but his stomach does n't like it.
We like camping, but mosquitoes and bugs do n't like us.
01

como, tal como

used to indicate that something or someone shares the same qualities or features to another
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He fights like a lion, fierce and brave.
Lucha como un león, feroz y valiente.
It tastes like honey, sweet and smooth.
Sabe como miel, dulce y suave.
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como

used in a question asking for a description of someone or something
03

por ejemplo, como

used to provide an example
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She studies subjects like math, science, and history.
Ella estudia materias como matemáticas, ciencias y historia.
They have hobbies like painting, gardening, and knitting.
Tienen pasatiempos como pintar, jardinería y tejer.
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como, tal como

used to indicate a typical characteristic or quality of someone or something
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It ’s just like you to make a joke in a serious situation.
Es justo como tú para hacer una broma en una situación seria.
It ’s just like him to complain about everything.
Es tal como él quejarnos de todo.
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como, así

used to indicate the manner or way of doing something
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What were you thinking leaving without saying goodbye like that.
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

What is a "like"?

A like refers to an expression of approval, enjoyment, or interest in something. It is commonly used on social media platforms to show that someone appreciates or enjoys a post, photo, or comment. When someone clicks the "like" button, they are indicating that they approve of or find the content appealing.

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tipo, clase

a kind of person
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tipo, género

a similar kind
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gustos, preferencias

a set of things one enjoys or has a tendency for
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His likes include playing guitar, hiking, and reading science fiction.
Sus gustos incluyen tocar la guitarra, hacer senderismo y leer ciencia ficción.
They discovered they had many likes in common, such as a love for jazz music.
Descubrieron que tenían muchos gustos en común, como el amor por la música jazz.
01

parecido

identical or nearly the same in appearance, characteristics, etc.
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Jenny and her sister have like personalities; they both enjoy outdoor activities and have a cheerful demeanor.
Jenny y su hermana tienen personalidades similares; ambas disfrutan de actividades al aire libre y tienen un comportamiento alegre.
They formed a club for people of like mind.
Formaron un club para personas semejantes.
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igual, similar

equal in amount or value
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suggesting similarities in qualities or appearance

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The dress she wore was elegant and ladylike.
His behavior was dog-like, loyal and friendly.
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idéntico, semejante

conforming in every respect
01

como, este

used as a filler word or hesitation marker
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I was, like, so nervous before the exam.
Estaba, como, este, tan nervioso antes del examen.
It ’s, like, the best pizza I ’ve ever had.
Es, como, este, la mejor pizza que he probado.
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como, así como

used as a filler in conversation, often to add emphasis, provide examples, or express approximation
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It 's, like, really hard to explain what happened.
Es, como, realmente difícil explicar lo que pasó.
It 's, like, the best movie I've ever seen.
Es, así como, la mejor película que he visto en mi vida.
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como, así como

used to introduce a comparison or analogy between two things, indicating similarity or resemblance
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She dances like her mother does.
Ella baila así como lo hace su madre.
They negotiate deals like diplomats negotiate treaties.
Negocian acuerdos como los diplomáticos negocian tratados.
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como si, tal como

as if, used to describe the way something is done
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He defended his argument like he was in a courtroom facing a jury.
Él defendió su argumento como si estuviera en un tribunal frente a un jurado.
The child clung to his mother like he was afraid of being swept away by the crowd.
El niño se aferró a su madre como si tuviera miedo de ser arrastrado por la multitud.
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