Meaning
To ask if someone feels like doing or having something.
Cultural Background
In Spain, this is the most common way to invite someone to a 'caña' (beer) or 'tapas'. While understood, Mexicans often prefer '¿Quieres...?' or '¿Se te antoja...?' Argentines might use '¿Tenés ganas de...?' more frequently than '¿Te apetece?' In Colombia, '¿Te provoca?' is a very common alternative for food or activities.
Think of it as 'mood'
If you are in the mood for something, use 'apetecer'.
Regional variation
If you are in Latin America, try '¿Se te antoja?' to sound more natural.
Meaning
To ask if someone feels like doing or having something.
Think of it as 'mood'
If you are in the mood for something, use 'apetecer'.
Regional variation
If you are in Latin America, try '¿Se te antoja?' to sound more natural.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form.
¿___ apetece un helado?
Since you are asking the person you are talking to, you use 'te'.
Which is the correct way to ask a friend?
Choose the best option.
The other options are missing the pronoun, have the wrong pronoun, or include an unnecessary preposition.
Complete the response.
A: ¿Te apetece cenar fuera? B: ____, me apetece mucho.
The speaker says 'me apetece mucho' (I feel like it a lot), so the answer must be affirmative.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercises¿___ apetece un helado?
Since you are asking the person you are talking to, you use 'te'.
Choose the best option.
The other options are missing the pronoun, have the wrong pronoun, or include an unnecessary preposition.
A: ¿Te apetece cenar fuera? B: ____, me apetece mucho.
The speaker says 'me apetece mucho' (I feel like it a lot), so the answer must be affirmative.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsNo, it is neutral/casual.
Only with close colleagues.
Yes, it follows the same grammar.
Related Phrases
Tener ganas de
synonymTo have the desire to
Querer
contrastTo want
Provocar
similarTo provoke/cause desire
