The Portuguese verb "gostar" means "to like" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "gostar" across all 5 tenses. New to Portuguese verbs? Start with the Portuguese verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "gostar" in the Present Tense
Presente do indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | gosto |
| tu | you (informal) | gostas |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | gosta |
| nós | we | gostamos |
| vós | you all (formal) | gostais |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | gostam |
Ele gosta de viajar muito.
He likes to travel a lot.
How to Conjugate "gostar" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfeito simples Actions completed in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | gostei |
| tu | you (informal) | gostaste |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | gostou |
| nós | we | gostámos |
| vós | you all (formal) | gostastes |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | gostaram |
Ela gostou muito do presente.
She liked the gift a lot.
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Pretérito imperfeito Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | gostava |
| tu | you (informal) | gostavas |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | gostava |
| nós | we | gostávamos |
| vós | you all (formal) | gostáveis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | gostavam |
Ela gostava de ouvir música clássica.
She used to like listening to classical music.
How to Conjugate "gostar" in the Future Tense
Futuro do presente Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | gostarei |
| tu | you (informal) | gostarás |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | gostará |
| nós | we | gostaremos |
| vós | you all (formal) | gostareis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | gostarão |
Ela gostará do filme amanhã.
She will like the movie tomorrow.
How to Conjugate "gostar" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | gostaria |
| tu | you (informal) | gostarias |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | gostaria |
| nós | we | gostaríamos |
| vós | you all (formal) | gostaríeis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | gostariam |
Ela gostaria de um café.
She would like a coffee.
Frequently Asked Questions About "gostar"
Is "gostar" regular or irregular in Portuguese?
"Gostar" is a regular Portuguese verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "gostar" mean in English?
The Portuguese verb "gostar" means "to like" in English.
How do you conjugate "gostar" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente do indicativo): eu → gosto, tu → gostas, ele/ela/você → gosta, nós → gostamos, vós → gostais, eles/elas/vocês → gostam.
How many tenses does "gostar" have in Portuguese?
"Gostar" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Portuguese: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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