Spanish Phrase
Me gusta aprender idiomas nuevos.
Meaning
The sentence means “I like learning new languages.” It uses the verb gustar, which literally translates as “to be pleasing to me,” so the thing you like (learning new languages) is the grammatical subject of the verb.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to talk about a personal hobby or interest in language learning, for example in a classroom introduction, a language‑exchange meetup, or a casual conversation about your passions.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Megustaaprenderidiomasnuevos
Me (indirect object pronoun)
Indicates the person who experiences the feeling; with gustar it works like 'to me' in English.
gusta (verb gustar)
Third‑person singular form used because the subject of gustar is the infinitive phrase that follows.
aprender (infinitive)
Functions as the grammatical subject of gustar; infinitives are treated as nouns.
idiomas (noun, plural)
Plural noun meaning 'languages'; it agrees with the adjective that follows.
nuevos (adjective, plural)
Adjective must match the gender and number of the noun it modifies (idiomas → masculine plural).
🗨In Conversation
Me gusta aprender idiomas nuevos.
I like learning new languages.
¡A mí también! ¿Cuál estás estudiando ahora?
Me too! Which one are you studying now?
✕Common Mistakes
Me gusta aprender idioma nuevo.
The adjective must agree in number with the noun; use plural ‘idiomas nuevos’ when you refer to more than one language.
Me gusto aprender idiomas nuevos.
The verb must be ‘gusta’ because the subject is the infinitive phrase, not ‘gusto’ which is first‑person singular.
Me gusta aprender nuevos idiomas.
While grammatically correct, native speakers usually place the adjective after the noun in this construction: ‘idiomas nuevos.’
Me gusta aprender idiomas.
The sentence is fine but loses the nuance of ‘new’; adding ‘nuevos’ clarifies that you enjoy learning languages you haven’t studied before.
↔Alternatives
Disfruto aprender lenguas nuevas.
I enjoy learning new tongues.
Me encanta aprender idiomas diferentes.
I love learning different languages.
Me gusta estudiar idiomas nuevos.
I like studying new languages.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, expressing a hobby with gustar is very common. Remember that the verb always agrees with the thing you like, not with the speaker. Also, “idioma” is the more formal word for “language,” while “lengua” can sound a bit more poetic or academic.