What does “el gusto de la comida” mean in Spanish?

An astronaut shows the kitchen on the space station and says “el gusto de la comida es un poco diferente en el espacio” — the taste of the food is a bit different up there. “Gusto” can also mean pleasure or liking something, so the words around it tell you which sense is meant. Here food has a gusto, so he means flavor. He goes on to say the food tastes fine and he enjoys the meals.

Spoken in the clip: “el gusto de la comida es un poco diferente en el espacio” — the taste of the food is a bit different in space. “Gusto” leans two ways, and the words around it tell you which: - “el gusto de la comida” — the taste/flavor of the food (a thing food has). - “Mucho gusto” — nice to meet you (here it means pleasure). - “Lo hago con gusto” — I do it gladly / with pleasure. In this clip food has a gusto, so think taste. When you “have” or “feel” gusto about doing something, think pleasure or liking.