Spanish Phrase
Me gusta ir en bici.
Meaning
This phrase expresses a personal preference for cycling as a mode of transport or a leisure activity. 'Me gusta' literally means 'it pleases me,' while 'ir en bici' is a common colloquial way to say 'to go by bike'.
When to use
Use this when talking about your hobbies, your daily commute, or when discussing outdoor activities with friends in an informal setting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Megustairenbici
Me gusta
This construction uses the indirect object pronoun 'me' to show who is being pleased by the action.
Ir en
This is the standard way to express traveling by a specific mode of transport in Spanish.
Bici
A common informal shortening of 'bicicleta' used across the Spanish-speaking world.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cómo vas al trabajo normalmente?
How do you normally go to work?
Me gusta ir en bici.
I like to go by bike.
✕Common Mistakes
Yo gusto ir en bici.
The verb 'gustar' requires the indirect object pronoun 'me' because the activity is what pleases the person.
Me gusta ir con bici.
In Spanish, use the preposition 'en' for modes of transport rather than 'con'.
↔Alternatives
Me gusta montar en bicicleta.
I like to ride a bicycle.
Me encanta el ciclismo.
I love cycling.
Suelo ir en bici.
I usually go by bike.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish-speaking cities like Barcelona, Madrid, or Bogotá, cycling is a major part of urban life. Using the shortened word 'bici' instead of 'bicicleta' is very common in daily conversation and helps you sound more natural and less like a textbook.