Mucho gusto
/mut͡ʃo ɡusto/from spelling rules
The English phrase "nice to meet you" is translated into Spanish as Mucho gusto.
Mucho gusto is a common way to say nice to meet you in formal contexts.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "much pleasure."
How does it change in a sentence?
While Mucho gusto is a standalone phrase, you can expand it to Mucho gusto en conocerlo to be more explicit and formal when meeting someone.
How do you pronounce it?
/mutʃo ɡusto/
When do people say it?
When someone says Mucho gusto to you, a common and natural response is Igualmente. A more polite or formal way to respond to Mucho gusto is El gusto es mío.
Did you know?
- While Mucho gusto is standard, some speakers in Latin America might say Encantado or Encantada, which literally means 'enchanted'.
- The word mucho originates from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'crumbled' or 'crumpled'. Over millennia, this evolved from describing fragmented pieces to describing a large quantity.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying Mucho gusto is often accompanied by a firm handshake or even a light kiss on the cheek, depending on the region and social setting.
Examples in context
- Yo soy Antonio, mucho gusto.I am Antonio, nice to meet you.This example shows how to introduce yourself and use Mucho gusto.Tatoeba #7304029 by ProfessorAntonnio, translation #7305207 by Bond21
- Mucho gusto. ¿Cómo está usted?Nice to meet you. How are you doing?This example shows how to use Mucho gusto and ask how someone is doing.Tatoeba #1088720 by hayastan, translation #1346288 by marcelostockle
- Mucho gusto.It's nice to meet you.This example shows the use of Mucho gusto as a standalone expression.Tatoeba #600457 by Leono, translation #64723 by CK
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Example conversation
María and Alejandro meet for the first time at a party.
- MaríaHola, soy María.Hello, I am María.
- AlejandroMucho gusto, María. Soy Alejandro.Nice to meet you, María. I am Alejandro.
- MaríaEl gusto es mío.The pleasure is mine.
- Alejandro¿Vives por aquí?Do you live around here?
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gusto, mucho, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
