el gusto es mío
/el ɡusto es mio/from spelling rules
In Spanish, el gusto es mío means "the pleasure is mine."
This phrase is used specifically as a polite response to someone saying Mucho gusto (Nice to meet you). It tells the other person that you are also pleased to meet them.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "the pleasure is mine."
Which one should you use?
While el gusto es mío is a full sentence, you can also use the shorter and more common word igualmente to say "likewise" in response to a greeting.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the word mío is a possessive pronoun that must agree with the masculine noun gusto.
Did you know?
- Although el gusto es mío refers to a social pleasure, the word gusto shares the same Latin root as the English word 'gustatory', which relates to the sense of taste.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a small nod or a slight tilt of the head often accompanies el gusto es mío to show warmth during a formal introduction.
- While el gusto es mío is a standard response, some regions in Latin America might use el placer es mío to convey an even higher level of elegance or deference.
Examples in context
- Mucho gusto, el gusto es mío.Nice to meet you, the pleasure is mine.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía meet for the first time at a business event.
- DanielMucho gusto, Sofía.Nice to meet you, Sofía.
- SofíaEl gusto es mío, Daniel.The pleasure is mine, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Cómo está usted?How are you?
- SofíaMuy bien, gracias.Very well, thank you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries el, es, gusto, mío, CC BY-SA 4.0.
