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
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.
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
He liked her tweet on Twitter.
A él le gustó su tuit en Twitter.
I liked your picture on Instagram.
Me gustó tu foto en Instagram.
02

gustar, disfrutar

to express one's desire or want for something
example
Ejemplos
Design your website with whatever layout you like.
Diseña tu sitio web con el diseño que te guste.
Feel free to choose any movie you like.
Siéntete libre de elegir cualquier película que te guste.
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
He would like to speak with the manager.
A él le gustaría hablar con el gerente.
I should like to visit Italy someday.
Me gustaría visitar Italia algún día.
2.2

preferir

to prefer something or to prefer something done in a certain way
Complex Transitive: to like sth [adj]
example
Ejemplos
I like my coffee black, without any sugar or cream.
Me gusta mi café negro, sin azúcar ni crema.
How do you like your steak cooked?
¿Cómo te gusta tu bistec cocido?
03

gustar, agradar

to be suitable or agreeable to someone or something
Transitive: to like sth
example
Ejemplos
He likes spicy food, but his stomach does n't like it.
A él le gusta la comida picante, pero a su estómago no le gusta.
We like camping, but mosquitoes and bugs do n't like us.
Nos gusta acampar, pero los mosquitos y los insectos no nos gustan.
01

como

used to indicate that something or someone shares the same qualities or features to another
like definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
He fights like a lion, fierce and brave.
Él lucha como un león, feroz y valiente.
It tastes like honey, sweet and smooth.
Sabe a miel, dulce y suave.
02

por ejemplo, como

used to provide an example
like definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
She studies subjects like math, science, and history.
They have hobbies like painting, gardening, and knitting.
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.
It ’s just like him to complain about everything.
Es típico de él quejarse de todo.
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
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.
like definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
Jenny and her sister have like personalities; they both enjoy outdoor activities and have a cheerful demeanor.
Jenny y su hermana tienen personalidades similares; a ambas les gustan las actividades al aire libre y tienen un carácter alegre.
They formed a club for people of like mind.
Formaron un club para personas de igual mentalidad.
02

igual, equivalente

equal in amount or value
03

similar, parecido

suggesting similarities in qualities or appearance
example
Ejemplos
The dress she wore was elegant and ladylike.
El vestido que llevaba era elegante y femenino.
His behavior was dog-like, loyal and friendly.
Su comportamiento era como el de un perro, leal y amigable.
04

idéntico, similar

conforming in every respect
01

como

used as a filler word or hesitation marker
example
Ejemplos
I was, like, so nervous before the exam.
Estaba, como, muy nervioso antes del examen.
It ’s, like, the best pizza I ’ve ever had.
Es, como, la mejor pizza que he probado en mi vida.
02

como

used as a filler in conversation, often to add emphasis, provide examples, or express approximation
example
Ejemplos
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, como, la mejor película que he visto.
01

como

used to introduce a comparison or analogy between two things, indicating similarity or resemblance
example
Ejemplos
She dances like her mother does.
Ella baila como lo hace su madre.
They negotiate deals like diplomats negotiate treaties.
Ellos negocian acuerdos como los diplomáticos negocian tratados.
02

como si, como

as if, used to describe the way something is done
example
Ejemplos
He defended his argument like he was in a courtroom facing a jury.
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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