Spanish Phrase
Me gusta hacer jardinería.
Meaning
The sentence means 'I like to do gardening' or 'I enjoy gardening.' It conveys a personal preference for the activity of tending to plants and outdoor spaces.
When to use
Use this phrase when talking about hobbies, describing what you enjoy doing in your free time, or when someone asks about your interests.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Megustahacerjardinería
Me gusta + infinitive
Use 'Me gusta' followed by an infinitive verb to express that you like doing something.
Infinitive 'hacer'
The verb 'hacer' means 'to do' or 'to make' and is used here to introduce the activity.
Noun 'jardinería'
Jardinería is a feminine noun meaning 'gardening'; it can be used directly after an infinitive.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué te gusta hacer los fines de semana?
What do you like to do on weekends?
Me gusta hacer jardinería.
I like to do gardening.
✕Common Mistakes
Me gusta hacer el jardinería.
Do not use the article 'el' before 'jardinería' because it is a non‑countable activity noun.
Me gusta a hacer jardinería.
The preposition 'a' is not needed after 'gustar' when followed by an infinitive.
Me gusta hacer jardineríaes.
Avoid adding an extra 'es' – 'jardinería' is already the correct noun form.
↔Alternatives
Me encanta la jardinería.
I love gardening.
Disfruto de la jardinería.
I enjoy gardening.
Me gusta trabajar en el jardín.
I like working in the garden.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, gardening is a common family activity and a way to connect with nature. Using 'Me gusta' is informal and friendly; for a more formal setting you could say 'Me agrada la jardinería.' Also, regional variations may use 'jardín' instead of 'jardinería' when referring to the garden itself.