les gustaba

they liked

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they liked Used for something that they liked in the past, often repeatedly or over a period of time. Literally, the construction means “it was pleasing to them.”
SP: A mis hermanos les gustaba jugar al fútbol.
EN: My brothers liked playing soccer.

A ellos no les gustaba la manera en que él les daba órdenes a todos.

They didn't like the way he gave orders to everyone.

Pensé que a las chicas les gustaba vestirse bien.

I thought girls liked to dress up.

Yo creía que les gustaba esto.

I thought you liked this.

A las personas de la antigüedad les gustaba contar historia de valentía.

People in ancient times liked to tell stories of bravery.

A mis abuelos nunca les gustaba el café con leche.

My grandparents never liked coffee with milk.

Les gustaba hacer el amor con las cortinas abiertas.

They liked to make love with the curtains open.