encantado de conocerlos
/enkantado de konoθeɾlos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "nice to meet you, guys" can be translated into Spanish as encantado de conocerlos.
This phrase is a polite expression used when meeting a group of people for the first time. It is used when addressing a group that includes at least one male.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to being "enchanted to know you (plural)".
Which one should you use?
While encantado de conocerlos is a full phrase, mucho gusto is a very common, shorter and slightly more neutral alternative that works for any gender or number.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase encantado/a de conoceros is used, which utilizes the second-person plural familiar pronoun vosotros.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes based on the gender of the speaker and the group being addressed. If the speaker is female, the adjective changes from encantado to encantada. If the group being addressed consists only of women, the pronoun changes from conocerlos to conocerlas.
Did you know?
- The word encantado shares the same root as the English word 'enchanted' and originally referred to being under a magic spell.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying encantado de conocerlos is traditionally accompanied by a handshake or a light kiss on the cheek, depending on the region.
- Using encantado can sometimes be interpreted as overly romantic or flirtatious if said with a specific tone or prolonged eye contact.
Examples in context
- Mucho gusto en conocerlos. ¿Cuánto tiempo llevan aquí en la ciudad?Pleasure in meeting you. How long have you been in the city?
- Mucho gusto, encantado de conocerlos.Pleasure, nice to meet you, guys.
- Hola a todos, encantado de conocerlos.Hello everyone, nice to meet you, guys.
- Es un placer, encantado de conocerlos.It is a pleasure, nice to meet you, guys.
Example conversation
Mateo is being introduced to Elena and her group of friends at a party.
- MateoHola, soy Mateo, encantado de conocerlos.Hello, I am Mateo, nice to meet you, guys.
- ElenaHola Mateo, un placer.Hello Mateo, a pleasure.
- Mateo¿Cómo están todos?How is everyone doing?
- ElenaMuy bien, gracias.Very well, thank you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
