A2 Collocation Neutral

Estar a gusto.

To be comfortable.

Meaning

To feel pleasant and relaxed in a certain place or situation.

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Cultural Background

In Spain, 'estar a gusto' is often used to describe the atmosphere of a 'sobremesa' (the time spent talking after a meal). Mexicans often use 'a gusto' to mean 'cool' or 'fine' in a very casual way. Argentines might use it to describe a relaxed social gathering. It is frequently used to describe feeling 'at home' in a new city.

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Use it with 'muy'

Adding 'muy' makes it sound more natural and emphatic.

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Don't use for objects

Always remember: people feel 'a gusto', chairs are 'cómodas'.

Meaning

To feel pleasant and relaxed in a certain place or situation.

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Use it with 'muy'

Adding 'muy' makes it sound more natural and emphatic.

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Don't use for objects

Always remember: people feel 'a gusto', chairs are 'cómodas'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with the correct preposition.

Estoy muy a gusto ___ este lugar.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: en

Use 'en' for places.

Which sentence is correct?

Select the best option.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Estoy a gusto en esta silla.

The person is at ease, not the chair.

Complete the dialogue.

A: ¿Te gusta tu nuevo trabajo? B: Sí, _________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: estoy a gusto

Correct verb and preposition usage.

🎉 Score: /3

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

3 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition. Fill Blank A2

Estoy muy a gusto ___ este lugar.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: en

Use 'en' for places.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Select the best option.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Estoy a gusto en esta silla.

The person is at ease, not the chair.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: ¿Te gusta tu nuevo trabajo? B: Sí, _________.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: estoy a gusto

Correct verb and preposition usage.

🎉 Score: /3

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

No, use 'cómoda' for your bed.

It is neutral and very common in daily life.

Related Phrases

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Sentirse como en casa

similar

To feel at home

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Estar cómodo

similar

To be comfortable

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Pasarlo bien

similar

To have a good time

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