# Me gusta vs. Me ha gustado vs. Me gustó: When to Use Each \| B1-B2 Spanish

Episodio de [Study Spanish Anywhere](https://escuchario.semeescucha.es/podcast/study-spanish-anywhere), de Pilar Argueta.

- Publicado: 30 de julio de 2026
- Duración: 12 min
- Temporada 2, episodio 33
- Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/e8abe760/podcast/play/123517518/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-30%2F428883192-44100-2-6ef96404d9f89.mp3
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## Sobre este episodio

Confused about when to say me gusta, me ha gustado, or me gustó? In this lesson, I'll help you finally understand the difference and show you how Spanish speakers express emotions naturally. In this lesson, I'll explain how to connect emotions with specific events using the correct Spanish grammar. You'll discover how time—not just grammar— determines whether you should use me gusta, me ha gustado, or me gustó, along with the appropriate subjunctive structure. Through clear explanations and practical examples like Me gusta que haga calor en Seattle, Me ha gustado que haga calor este verano, and Me encantó que vinieras a mi fiesta, I'll help you understand how these structures work so you can express your feelings more naturally and confidently in Spanish. By the end of this lesson, you'll understand: When to use me gusta + present subjunctive When to use me ha gustado + present subjunctive When to use me gusta + present perfect subjunctive When to use me gustó + imperfect subjunctive Why unfinished time periods are the key to choosing the right structure Why literal translations from English often create confusion If you're an intermediate or advanced Spanish learner looking to sound more natural, this lesson will give you the confidence to use these expressions correctly in real conversations. 📖 Transcription and summary: https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/study-spanish-anywhere-podcast/about-the-last-episode Book your lessons at: ⁠⁠https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com⁠ INSTAGRAM ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/studyspanishanywhere/⁠⁠⁠ FACEBOOK 📲 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Studyspanishanywhere⁠⁠⁠ 🎙️ Find the podcast on: YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4m80iQtSXJVyclj8nJXmaQ⁠⁠⁠ APPLE: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/study-spanish-anywhere/id1561577054⁠⁠⁠ AMAZON: ⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/749f932b-40cf-463e-8c37-dcd2924c417d/study-spanish-anywhere⁠⁠⁠ ¡Gracias por escucharnos!

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