A1 Collocation ニュートラル

Estar a gusto

To be comfortable

意味

To feel at ease and relaxed in a situation.

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文化的背景

The 'sobremesa' is the peak time for being 'a gusto'. It's the hour after lunch spent talking, where no one feels rushed to leave. In Mexico, 'estar a gusto' can be used to describe a relaxed, laid-back lifestyle. It's often associated with 'convivencia' with family. While 'cómodo' is very common, 'estar a gusto' is used to show a deeper emotional connection to a group or a place. Colombians might use 'amañado', but 'estar a gusto' is the standard way to express being happy in a new job or city.

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The 'Gusto' Rule

Never say 'a gusta'. Even if you are a woman, it is always 'a gusto'. It's a fixed phrase!

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Hospitality

If you are a guest, saying 'Estamos muy a gusto' is the best compliment you can give your host.

意味

To feel at ease and relaxed in a situation.

🎯

The 'Gusto' Rule

Never say 'a gusta'. Even if you are a woman, it is always 'a gusto'. It's a fixed phrase!

💬

Hospitality

If you are a guest, saying 'Estamos muy a gusto' is the best compliment you can give your host.

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Estar vs Ser

Always use 'estar'. Using 'ser' makes it sound like you are 'made of taste', which makes no sense.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.

En mi nueva casa me siento muy ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a gusto

The phrase is always 'a gusto', regardless of the subject.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Choose the correct option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Mis hermanas están a gusto en el jardín.

We use 'estar' for states and 'a gusto' never changes for gender or number.

Complete the dialogue.

Juan: ¿Quieres irte ya de la fiesta? Maria: No, espera. ____ (I am very comfortable) aquí.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Estoy muy a gusto

Maria is expressing her current state of comfort in a social setting.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You just told your boss what you really think about the project and you feel relieved.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Me he quedado a gusto.

'Quedarse a gusto' is used for the feeling of relief after doing or saying something.

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When to use 'Estar a Gusto'

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Social

  • With friends
  • At a party
  • With family
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Physical

  • On the sofa
  • In bed
  • In a warm room

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase. Fill Blank A1

En mi nueva casa me siento muy ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a gusto

The phrase is always 'a gusto', regardless of the subject.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Mis hermanas están a gusto en el jardín.

We use 'estar' for states and 'a gusto' never changes for gender or number.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Juan: ¿Quieres irte ya de la fiesta? Maria: No, espera. ____ (I am very comfortable) aquí.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Estoy muy a gusto

Maria is expressing her current state of comfort in a social setting.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

You just told your boss what you really think about the project and you feel relieved.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Me he quedado a gusto.

'Quedarse a gusto' is used for the feeling of relief after doing or saying something.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

4 問

It's neutral. You can use it with friends or in a professional meeting to describe a good atmosphere.

Yes, but 'cómodo' is more common for objects. Use 'estar a gusto' to describe how *you* feel in the chair.

They are almost identical. 'Sentirse' emphasizes the internal emotion slightly more.

It is always two words: 'a gusto'. Writing it as one word is a common spelling error.

関連フレーズ

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estar cómodo

similar

To be physically comfortable.

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sentirse como en casa

synonym

To feel at home.

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quedarse a gusto

builds on

To feel relieved after doing something.

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darse el gusto

related

To treat oneself.

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