How to Say “Hello, Nice to See You” in Spanish

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hola, me da gusto verte
The English phrase 'hello, nice to see you' is translated into Spanish as hola, me da gusto verte.
This phrase is a friendly greeting used when meeting someone you already know. It is distinct from mucho gusto, which is reserved for meeting someone for the first time.

What does it mean word for word?

The part me da gusto verte literally translates to 'it gives me pleasure to see you'.

Which one should you use?

You can use the variation qué gusto verte to add more emphasis to the sentiment of being happy to see the person.

How does it change in a sentence?

The form verte uses the informal pronoun 'te' (implied in the infinitive), making it suitable for peers.

Did you know?

  • In Old High German, the relative of hola was used specifically to hail ferrymen to fetch them from the shore.
  • While hola is universal, in some Spanish-speaking cultures, this greeting is often accompanied by a single cheek kiss or 'dos besos' depending on the country.

Examples in context

  • Hola, me da gusto verte.
    Hello, nice to see you.

Example conversation

Two friends bump into each other at a cafe.

  1. Alejandro

    Hola, me da gusto verte, Elena.
    Hello, nice to see you, Elena.
  2. Elena

    ¡Hola, Alejandro! Igualmente, qué sorpresa.
    Hello, Alejandro! Likewise, what a surprise.
  3. Alejandro

    ¿Tienes tiempo para un café?
    Do you have time for a coffee?
  4. Elena

    Sí, me encantaría.
    Yes, I would love to.

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