me gustaría
verbCEFR A1
What does “me gustaría” mean in English?
I would like
Example sentences
Me gustaría un café.
I would like a coffee.
Me gustaría visitar Madrid.
I'd like to visit Madrid.
Nos gustaría reservar una mesa.
We'd like to book a table.
How to use it
Me gustaría means 'I would like' (polite request). Conditional of gustar — softer than quiero (I want). Used for ordering, requesting politely.
Common mistake
Me gustaría is more polite than 'quiero' (I want). Use it for ordering or requesting. Same indirect-object pattern as 'me gusta' (singular subject).