fue un gusto verte
/fwe un ɡusto beɾte/from spelling rules
The English phrase "it was nice seeing you" is translated into Spanish as fue un gusto verte.
This phrase is a polite expression used to say goodbye to someone you have just spent time with. While fue un gusto verte refers to the specific instance of seeing the person, the phrase es un gusto verte (it is a pleasure to see you) is used upon arrival rather than upon departure.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of fue (it was), un gusto (a pleasure/pleasure) and verte (to see you).
Which one should you use?
fue un gusto verte is a standard way to express this sentiment, but fue un placer verte is a common and slightly more emphatic synonym.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, use fue un gusto veros when saying goodbye to a group of people you know well.
How does it change in a sentence?
To address a single person formally, use fue un gusto verle instead of fue un gusto verte. To address a group of people informally in Spain, use fue un gusto veros.
When do people say it?
A common and natural response to fue un gusto verte is igualmente (likewise / the pleasure was mine).
Did you know?
- The word gusto in this phrase comes from the Latin word for 'taste'. This reflects a linguistic connection between the physical sense of tasting and the emotional feeling of pleasure.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying fue un gusto verte is often accompanied by a 'dos besos' (two kisses) on the cheeks or a warm hug, depending on the level of intimacy.
- In Spain, the phrase fue un gusto veros uses the second-person plural vosotros form, a grammatical feature that has almost entirely disappeared from spoken Spanish in Latin America.
Examples in context
- Estuvo muy bien verte en la conferencia. Me encantó escuchar tu presentación.It was nice seeing you at the conference. I loved hearing your presentation.
- Me encantó verte, Antonio. Fue la mejor parte de mi día.I loved seeing you, Antonio. It was the best part of my day.
- Fue un gusto verte hoy.It was nice seeing you today.
- Fue un gusto verte en la fiesta.It was nice seeing you at the party.
- Fue un gusto verte, nos vemos pronto.It was nice seeing you, see you soon.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are leaving a coffee shop after catching up.
- MaríaFue un gusto verte, Daniel.It was nice seeing you, Daniel.
- DanielIgualmente, María. Que tengas un buen día.Likewise, María. Have a good day.
- MaríaGracias, tú también.Thank you, you too.
- DanielAdiós.Goodbye.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gusto, un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
