Mucho gusto
everyday, Mexico
In Mexico the standard way to say "nice to meet you" is Mucho gusto. A man can also say Encantado and a woman Encantada. It is also called Un placer conocerte.
Meaning: greeting when meeting someone for the first time (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Mucho gusto | everyday, Mexico |
| Encantado | said by a man |
| Encantada | said by a woman |
| Un placer conocerte | warm |
People say Mucho gusto right after hearing a name, often with a handshake or a light kiss on the cheek between a woman and a man or two women. The other person replies Igualmente or El gusto es mío.
How does it change in a sentence?
Encantado changes with the speaker: encantado for a man and encantada for a woman. Mucho gusto never changes.
Did you know?
- The reply El gusto es mío literally means "the pleasure is mine".
Examples in context
- Mucho gusto, me llamo Pedro.Nice to meet you, my name is Pedro.
- Encantada, Carmen.Nice to meet you, Carmen.
- Un placer conocerte.A pleasure to meet you.
Example conversation
Pedro is introduced to Carmen at a friend's birthday party in Mexico City.
- PedroHola, soy Pedro. Mucho gusto.Hi, I am Pedro. Nice to meet you.
- CarmenIgualmente, Pedro. Yo soy Carmen.Likewise, Pedro. I am Carmen.
- PedroEl gusto es mío.The pleasure is mine.
