Gusto Meaning in English
word
ˈɡəsˌtoʊ
GUHS-toh
ɡˈʌstəʊ
GUS-toh
Definition
Gusto means great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm when doing something. It's often used to describe someone doing a task with a lively spirit.
Usage & Nuances
'Gusto' is often used in the phrase 'with gusto.' It's more formal or literary than 'enthusiasm.' Don't confuse with 'gust' (a burst of wind). Common collocation: 'sing with gusto,' 'eat with gusto.'
Spanish: entusiasmo - placer (al hacer algo)Portuguese (BR): entusiasmo - prazer (ao fazer algo)Portuguese (PT): entusiasmo - prazer (ao fazer algo)Chinese (Simplified): 热情 - 兴致勃勃Chinese (Traditional): 熱情 - 興致勃勃Hindi: उत्साह - जोशArabic: حماس - متعة (في القيام بشيء)Bengali: উত্তেজনা - আনন্দে - উদ্যমRussian: энтузиазм - энергияJapanese: 情熱 - 熱意Vietnamese: nhiệt huyết - hào hứngKorean: 열정 - 활기Turkish: şevk - coşkuUrdu: جوش و خروش - ولولہIndonesian: semangat - antusiasme
Example Sentences
He ate his dinner with gusto.
basic
The children played outside with gusto.
basic
She sings every song with gusto.
basic
He tackled the new project with real gusto.
natural
Whenever she tells a story, she does it with so much gusto that everyone listens.
natural
Let’s get this cleaning done with a bit of gusto!
natural