What does "gustar" mean in English?

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Spanish

gustar

English

to like

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Alternative translations of "gustar"

to please
to be pleasing

Examples of how to use "gustar" in Spanish

Spanish
Me gustan las películas de terror.
English
I like horror movies.
Spanish
Me gusta el chocolate oscuro.
English
I like dark chocolate.
Spanish
A ella le gustó la película.
English
She liked the movie.
Spanish
De niño, me gustaban los trenes.
English
When I was a kid, I liked trains.
Spanish
Te gustará este libro nuevo.
English
You'll like this new book.

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Me gustan las películas de terror.

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