Expressing likes and preferences is an important part of communication. In Spanish, there are various ways to say “I also like” depending on the context and who you are speaking to. This comprehensive guide will teach you the most common phrases used in both formal and informal settings across the Spanish-speaking world.
Formal Ways to Say “I Also Like”
When speaking in more formal situations or to people you don’t know well, it’s best to use more polite language. Here are some formal ways to say “I also like” in Spanish:
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También me gusta – This is the most common and neutral way to express “I also like” formally For example “También me gusta la música clásica,” (I also like classical music)
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Me gusta igualmente – This phrase conveys liking something equally. For example: “Me gusta igualmente el arte moderno.” (I also like modern art).
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Asimismo me agrada – This means “I also find it pleasing.” It’s more formal than “me gusta.” For example: “Asimismo me agrada la ópera.” (I also like opera).
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Comparto tus gustos – Use this to say “I share your tastes” to politely show agreement. For example: “Comparto tus gustos en literatura.” (I also like your taste in literature).
Informal Ways to Say “I Also Like”
With friends, family, or in casual contexts, you can use more relaxed, informal phrases. Here are some examples:
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Me gusta también – The most common informal option, simply meaning “I also like.” For example: “Me gusta también bailar salsa.” (I also like dancing salsa).
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Me va igual – This conveys “it’s the same for me” or “I feel the same way” For example “Me va igual el reggaetón” (I also like reggaeton).
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Igual me gusta or También me va – These both mean “I like it equally” in an informal manner. For example: “Igual me gusta el rap.” (I also like rap).
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Me mola también – In Spain, “mola” means “to be cool/awesome” so this is a very casual way to agree. For example: “Me mola también el heavy metal.” (I also like heavy metal).
Regional Variations
It’s important to be aware of some regional variations in how to say “I also like” across the Spanish-speaking world:
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In Mexico, using “me late” is common. For example: “Me late la música texana.” (I also like Texan music).
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In parts of Central America you’ll hear “también me cuadra”. For example: “También me cuadra el rock clásico.” (I also like classic rock).
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In Argentina, “a mí también” is widely used. For example: “A mí también me gusta el tango.” (I also like tango).
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In Chile, “igual me tinca” is an informal option meaning “it appeals to me too.”
Examples in Conversations
See some examples of how “I also like” is commonly used in Spanish conversations:
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Ana: Me encanta la comida italiana. (I love Italian food).
Luis: A mí también me gusta mucho la comida italiana. (I also like Italian food very much). -
María: No me gusta el jazz. (I don’t like jazz).
Juan: A mí tampoco. Igual me gusta más la salsa. (I don’t either. I also like salsa more). -
Pedro: Me gusta el fútbol, ¿y a ti? (I like soccer, what about you?).
Daniela: A mí también me gusta el fútbol, ¡es mi deporte favorito! (I also like soccer, it’s my favorite sport!).
Tips for Usage
Here are some useful tips to properly express “I also like” in Spanish:
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Pay attention to subject-verb agreement. Use “Me gusta” for singular nouns and “Nos gusta” for plural nouns.
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In formal situations, place “también” before the verb. Informally, it can go before or after.
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Use the right structure matching the subject. For example: “También le gusta a Juan”, “También les gusta a ustedes”.
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Keep in mind regional variations. Use a phrase that fits the local dialect if talking to native speakers.
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Practice these phrases out loud to improve pronunciation and commit them to memory.
Saying “I also like” is a key skill for expressing opinions, agreeing, and connecting with others in Spanish. With this guide, you have a variety of options for formal and informal situations. ¡Buena suerte!
Saying you like things in Spanish, and other verbs
“Gustar” is a funny verb. When we first learn it, we equate “me gusta” with “I like” – “me gusta la pizza” means “I like pizza”. Simple enough. However, this verb, and many others like it, are profoundly different to our English equivalents. They are known as “reverse construction verbs”.
What are reverse construction verbs?
A more helpful way to approach “me gusta” is to think of our English verb “disgust”. The construction of this verb means that something disgusts me. With our verb “like”, we like something, but with “disgust” this is reversed (hence “reverse construction verbs”). The subject (the agent which is “doing” the verb) is reversed:
“Gustar” works in a similar way to “disgust”. In the sentence “Me gustan las naranjas” (“I like oranges”), Spanish speakers think of the oranges being the agent, and causing my pleasure. The oranges are doing the action to me, rather than my liking the oranges. This is the fundamental principle behind reverse construction verbs, and once you can understand this, you’ll be able to nail the whole set of them!
Another approach you can take is to translate “gustar” as “please” (as in, “it pleases me”). Using this translation, then, “me gustan las naranjas” can also be translated as “oranges please me”. Although this sounds like quite a weird translation (and it’s certainly not the “correct” one), it does help us to understand the construction of the verb.
While we may understand the concept of reverse construction verbs, Spanish adds another layer of difficulty in that, once we´ve decided what or who the agent is, we have to conjugate the verb to match that agent. With “I like oranges”, the agent in Spanish is “oranges” (remember: oranges please me). That means we need to conjugate “gustar” for “oranges”, rather than “me”, or “I”. “Naranjas” is plural and third person, meaning we use the “-an” ending:
“Me gustan las naranjas”
Try it with these sentences, translating from English to Spanish:
- I like Spain (or, Spain pleases me)
- He likes football (or, football pleases him)
- They like me (or, I please them)
- I like you (or, you please me)
Translations at the end of this article!
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FAQ
How do you say I also like to watch movies in Spanish?
And I also like to watch movies. También me encanta ver películas.
What is another word for like in Spanish?
“Gustar” is a funny verb. When we first learn it, we equate “me gusta” with “I like” – “me gusta la pizza” means “I like pizza”. Simple enough.
What does que fue eso mean?
¿Qué fue eso? –What was that? See the entry for¿Qué fue eso? qué fue eso. -what that was.
What does cumbre mean in Spanish slang?