What gusto means
How to say “to want” in Bisaya
gusto in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 387 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Gusto ko ani.
I like this.
- Beginner
Dili na nako gusto.
I don't want that.
- Intermediate
Gusto nako ipaabot nga may kalabutan kini sa atong kaugmaon.
I want to express that this is related to our future.
- Advanced
Kon gusto natong maabot ang katas-ang kab-oton sa mga damgo, kinahanglan ang gahum sa maayong disiplinado nga kabubut-on.
If we wish to reach the greatest heights of our dreams, the power of disciplined will is necessary.
- New
Gusto ni mama
Mom wants it
- Beginner
Gusto ko og mangga.
I like mangoes.
381 more recorded sentences use gusto. They are graded by level in the app so you meet the word at the point you can follow it.
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Questions about gusto
What does "gusto" mean in English?
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Gusto means to want in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "gusto"?
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Gusto is said gus-to, 2 syllables. Cebuano is written phonetically, so the spelling tells you the pronunciation. There is a recording of it on this page.
How do you use "gusto" in a sentence?
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"Gusto ko og kape." means "I want coffee.".
How common is "gusto" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 51 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 387 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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