Hello,

can you please tell me the difference between the following sentences?

- I like cooking.

- I like to cook.

Thanks a lot.

Federica 

 

The difference is very small. In general, the present participle (especially when used in the continuous tenses) emphasizes a process over time. So here, "I like cooking" gives a picture of me enjoying the activity, and spending time doing it. "I like to cook" is a more factual statement, without giving much of a picture.

 

I hope this clears it up some.

Bruce 

Thank you very much.

Federica