Prazer!
everyday, Brazil
The standard way to say "nice to meet you" in Brazil is Prazer!, meaning "pleasure". Muito prazer! adds "very", and Prazer em conhecer você is the full polite form.
Meaning: greeting upon meeting someone (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Prazer! | everyday, Brazil |
| Muito prazer! | neutral |
| Prazer em conhecer você | polite |
People say it right after their names, often with a handshake. The usual answer is Igualmente (likewise) or O prazer é meu.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Muito prazer em conhecê-lo for a man and conhecê-la for a woman are formal and common in business. Informally Brazilians use te conhecer.
When do people say it?
Between women and in mixed groups, a greeting often includes one or two cheek kisses, with the number varying across regions.
Did you know?
- The title Dona before a woman's first name, as in Dona Helena, is a respectful way to address an older woman in Brazil.
Examples in context
- Prazer, eu sou o Marcelo.Nice to meet you, I am Marcelo.
- Muito prazer em conhecer você!Very nice to meet you!
- O prazer é meu.The pleasure is mine.
Example conversation
Ricardo is introduced to Dona Helena at a family gathering in Goiânia.
- RicardoDona Helena, muito prazer!Dona Helena, very nice to meet you!
- HelenaO prazer é meu, Ricardo.The pleasure is mine, Ricardo.
- RicardoSua casa é linda.Your house is lovely.
