Spanish Phrase
¿Qué te gusta hacer?
Meaning
Literally, 'What do you like to do?'. It’s the go‑to way to ask someone about their hobbies, favorite pastimes, or preferred activities in Spanish.
When to use
Use this question when you’re meeting someone new, chatting with a friend about free‑time plans, or trying to discover common interests in a language‑exchange setting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Quétegustahacer?
Interrogative word ¿Qué?
Used to ask 'what' and always carries an opening inverted question mark (¿) at the start of a question.
Pronoun 'te'
Second‑person singular indirect object pronoun; it indicates that the thing liked is directed toward 'you'.
Verb 'gustar' with infinitive
When 'gustar' is followed by an infinitive, the verb stays singular (gusta) regardless of the subject because the infinitive functions as a single activity.
Infinitive 'hacer'
The infinitive acts as a noun meaning 'to do' or 'doing', allowing the question to ask about preferred activities.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué te gusta hacer?
What do you like to do?
Me gusta leer y tocar la guitarra.
I like reading and playing the guitar.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Qué te gustan hacer?
When the liked item is an infinitive, the verb stays singular (gusta).
Que te gusta hacer?
The interrogative word must have an opening inverted question mark and an accent.
¿Qué le gusta hacer?
The pronoun must match the person you’re speaking to; using 'le' would be formal or third‑person.
↔Alternatives
¿Qué cosas te gusta hacer?
What things do you like to do?
¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre?
What do you like to do in your free time?
¿Qué actividades disfrutas?
What activities do you enjoy?
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking cultures, asking about hobbies is a friendly ice‑breaker. The verb gustar is always used with an indirect object pronoun (me, te, le, nos, os, les) and the verb agrees with the thing liked, not the person. When the liked thing is an infinitive, the verb stays singular (gusta). Also, remember the opening inverted question mark – it’s mandatory in written Spanish.