Pronunciation: [ɡˈʌstə] (IPA) 
The word "Gusta" is spelled with a "g" followed by a "u" and an "s" then a "t" and an "a". In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈɡʊstə/. The "g" in this word is pronounced as a hard "g" sound, while the "u" takes on a short "u" sound that is similar to "uh". The "s" in "Gusta" is pronounced with a "s" sound, followed by a "t" sound and finally, a "a" sound in the end.
Gusta is a Spanish verb meaning "to like" or "to enjoy." It is derived from the Spanish word "gustar," which literally translates to "to please." However, unlike the English verb "to like," the construction and usage of "gusta" in Spanish is quite different.
In Spanish, "gusta" is most commonly used in the third person singular form, "gusta," but it has different forms depending on the subject of the sentence. It is usually used to express personal preferences or interests. For example, one might say "Me gusta el chocolate" (I like chocolate) or "Le gusta leer libros" (He/she likes to read books).
The construction of "gusta" is often confusing for English speakers because it is actually a reflexive verb in Spanish. This means that the subject of the sentence is not the person who likes or enjoys something but the thing that is liked or enjoyed. For instance, the sentence "Me gusta el chocolate" literally translates to "Chocolage pleases me" or "Chocolate is pleasing to me."
"Gusta" can also be used in the negative form "no gusta" to express dislikes. For example, "No me gusta el café" means "I don't like coffee."
In summary, "gusta" is a Spanish verb that means "to like" or "to enjoy." Its usage is rooted in the reflexive nature of Spanish verbs, making it different from the English verb "to like."
