Me cuesta + infinitivo

(everyday chunks)

A2 (¡Vas bien!)Used EVERYWHERE 🇲🇽Standard Spanish 😌

🧠 What it means

This one’s the Spanish version of: 👉 I find it hard + infinitive It’s super common AND super native-sounding. 🎉

Whenever you want to talk about something that’s hard for you, whether mentally, physically, or emotionally:

Me cuesta levantarme temprano.

I find it hard to get up early.

Me cuesta socializar con tanta gente.

I find it hard to socialize with so many people.

✅ Neutral, everyday Spanish.

✅ Works in formal convos (con tu jefe) or casual ones (con tus compas).

Cuesta trabajoEstá cañónEstá cabrónEstá perroEstá bien difícilEstá color de hormiga

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