Muito prazer
standard, Portugal
In Portugal people say Muito prazer when they meet someone. Many also say Encantado if they are a man and Encantada if they are a woman. It is also called Prazer em conhecê-lo.
Meaning: greeting when meeting someone (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Muito prazer | standard, Portugal |
| Prazer em conhecê-lo | formal |
| Encantado | said by a man, polite |
| Encantada | said by a woman, polite |
Both are normal in introductions, often with a handshake or two kisses on the cheek. Prazer em conhecê-lo to a man or conhecê-la to a woman is more formal.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Brazilians prefer the short Prazer! and rarely say Encantado.
How does it change in a sentence?
Encantado and Encantada agree with the speaker, not with the person you are meeting. In formal sentences the pronoun -o or -a agrees with the person you address.
Did you know?
- The reply O prazer é meu, "the pleasure is mine", is the standard answer to Muito prazer.
Examples in context
- Muito prazer, sou o João.Nice to meet you, I am João.
- Encantada, Dona Maria.Pleased to meet you, Dona Maria.
- Prazer em conhecê-lo, senhor Silva.Pleased to meet you, Mr. Silva.
Example conversation
Sofia is introduced to her friend Pedro's father, Sr. Henrique, in a café in Coimbra.
- PedroPai, esta é a Sofia.Dad, this is Sofia.
- SofiaMuito prazer, senhor Henrique.Nice to meet you, Mr. Henrique.
- Sr. HenriqueO prazer é meu, Sofia.The pleasure is mine, Sofia.
