¡EXPRÉSATE! UNOCHAPTER 3-1Gustar with Infinitives

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Punto # 1

An infinitive tells the meaning of the verb without naming any subject or tense.

There are 3 kinds of infinitives in Spanish:

-ar, -er, -ir

Punto # 1 continued

-ar infinitives Cantar: to sing

-er infinitives Comer: to eat

-ir infinitives Escribir: to write

Punto # 2

Just like nouns, infinitives can be used after a

verb like gustar to say what you and others

like to do.

Punto # 2 continued

I like music.

Me gusta la música.

I like to sing.

Me gusta cantar.

Punto # 3

Always use gusta (not gustan) with infinitives.

Punto # 3 continued

I like sports.

Me gustan los deportes.

I like to play tenis.

Me gusta jugar al tenis.