How to Say “Nice to Meet You” in Latin

By Hannah Carly • Updated October 2, 2026

te convenisse placet

The English phrase "nice to meet you" is translated into Latin as te convenisse placet.

This phrase is a polite way to express that you are pleased to meet someone for the first time.

Did you know?

In classical Roman etiquette, one would more likely express pleasure at a person's presence or character rather than the mere act of 'meeting' as a social event.
The verb placet is impersonal, meaning it does not say 'I am pleased', but rather 'it is pleasing', treating the pleasure as an external fact.

Example conversation

Claudia and Gaius are introduced for the first time at a gathering.

Claudia

Salve! Ego sum Claudia.
Hello! I am Claudia.
Gaius

Salve, Claudia. Ego sum Gaius.
Hello, Claudia. I am Gaius.
Claudia

Te convenisse placet, Gaie.
Nice to meet you, Gaius.
Gaius

Et mihi placet te convenisse, Claudia.
And I am glad to meet you too, Claudia.

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries te, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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About The Author

Hannah Carly

Salvete, I am Hannah! A wordsmith with a penchant for Latin. An avid bookworm and a gourmet cook, I find joy in exploring ancient Rome. I delve into vintage terminologies, recipes, and yes, even the name 'Adam' in Latin! My diverse interests include deciphering faith-based terms such as 'Bishop' or 'Holy Spirit', wildlife like 'deer' and 'lizard' or even daily vernacular 'cookie' and 'beer'. Life is 'carpe diem' with Latina mea!

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