How to Say “Looking Forward to Meeting You” in Spanish

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tengo muchas ganas de conocerte
/tenɡo mut͡ʃas ɡanas de konoθeɾte/from spelling rules
The English phrase "looking forward to meeting you" is translated into Spanish as tengo muchas ganas de conocerte.
This expression is a polite way to convey that you are excited about meeting someone for the first time. The phrase uses the verb conocer, which is specifically used for meeting someone for the first time. If you were meeting someone you already knew, you would use encontrarse con instead.

What does it mean word for word?

Literally, tengo muchas ganas de conocerte translates to "I have many desires to meet you".

Which one should you use?

While tengo muchas ganas de conocerte is a common way to express anticipation, you might use ¡Qué ganas de conocerte! to express a more informal sense of "I can't wait to meet you!"

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

In very formal business correspondence, it is more professional to use quedo a la espera de conocerle. If you need a formal way to say you are looking forward to the meeting, you can use Estoy deseando conocerlo(a).

Is it said differently in some regions?

In some Latin American countries, it is common to use Tengo muchas ganas de conocerte to express anticipation.

How does it change in a sentence?

The verb ending changes depending on who you are addressing. To use the polite usted, change the ending to tengo muchas ganas de conocerlo. If you are looking forward to meeting a group of women, use tengo muchas ganas de conocerlas.

How do you pronounce it?

/tenɡo mutʃas ɡanas de konoθeɾte/

Did you know?

  • Depending on the region, substituting ganas with ilusión in a similar sentence changes the meaning from a strong desire to a hopeful, almost childlike anticipation.
  • In many Spanish-speaking cultures, telling someone tengo ganas de conocerte is often considered much warmer and more sincere than the somewhat distant English 'looking forward to it'.
  • While tengo muchas ganas expresses excitement, using the word ganas in some contexts can imply a physical or visceral craving, similar to how English speakers use 'dying to'.

Examples in context

  • Estimado equipo de ventas, estoy deseando conocerlos en la próxima reunión. Espero poder colaborar estrechamente con ustedes para alcanzar nuestros objetivos.
    Dear sales team, I am looking forward to meeting you at the upcoming meeting. I hope to collaborate closely with you to achieve our goals.
  • Hola Ana, ¡qué ganas de conocerte en persona! Me han hablado mucho de ti y estoy emocionado(a) por nuestro encuentro en la fiesta de esta noche. ¡Hasta pronto!
    Hi Ana, I can't wait to meet you in person! I've heard a lot about you, and I'm excited about our meeting at tonight's party. See you soon!
  • Nos vemos mañana, tengo muchas ganas de conocerte.
    See you tomorrow, I am looking forward to meeting you.
  • ¡Qué bien! Tengo muchas ganas de conocerte en persona.
    Great! I am looking forward to meeting you in person.

Example conversation

Two people are emailing each other before meeting for a first date.

  1. Alejandro

    Nos vemos mañana a las ocho.
    I'll see you tomorrow at eight.
  2. María

    Perfecto, tengo muchas ganas de conocerte.
    Perfect, I'm looking forward to meeting you.
  3. Alejandro

    Yo también, Alejandro.
    I am too, Alejandro.
  4. María

    Hasta mañana entonces.
    Until tomorrow then.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
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