Spanish Phrase
Me gusta leer y hacer senderismo.
Meaning
The sentence means 'I like to read and go hiking.' It combines two favorite activities using the verb gustar with infinitives.
When to use
Use this phrase when talking about your hobbies or when someone asks you what you enjoy doing in your free time.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Megustaleeryhacersenderismo
Me gusta + infinitive
Use 'Me gusta' followed by an infinitive verb to express something you like doing.
Infinitive verbs
Both 'leer' and 'hacer' are infinitives; they do not change for subject.
Coordinating conjunction 'y'
The conjunction 'y' links two activities, meaning 'and'.
Hacer + activity noun
When talking about an activity, 'hacer' can be followed by a noun like 'senderismo' (hiking).
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué te gusta hacer los fines de semana?
What do you like to do on weekends?
Me gusta leer y hacer senderismo.
I like to read and go hiking.
✕Common Mistakes
Me gusta leer y hago senderismo.
Use the infinitive 'hacer' after 'gustar', not the conjugated form 'hago'.
Me gusta leer y a hacer senderismo.
The conjunction 'y' alone is enough; do not add the preposition 'a'.
Me gusta leer y hacer senderismoes.
Do not add an extra 'es' to the noun; 'senderismo' is already correct.
↔Alternatives
Me encanta leer y practicar senderismo.
I love reading and practicing hiking.
Disfruto leer y hacer senderismo.
I enjoy reading and hiking.
Me gusta leer y caminar por la montaña.
I like reading and walking in the mountains.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, 'senderismo' is a popular outdoor activity, especially in regions with mountains or national parks. When mentioning hobbies, it's common to use 'Me gusta' for likes and 'Me encanta' for stronger preferences.