Mucho gusto
everyday
To say "nice to meet you" to a woman, use Mucho gusto. A man can say Encantado and a woman can say Encantada. The ending follows the speaker, not the person you meet.
Meaning: greeting when meeting someone (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Mucho gusto | everyday |
| Encantado | polite, said by a man |
| Encantada | polite, said by a woman |
Mucho gusto fits any person and any situation. Encantado and encantada sound a little warmer and more polite.
Which one should you use?
The gender in encantado and encantada is yours, so a man says encantado even when meeting a woman.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain people often kiss one cheek on each side when meeting a woman, while in Mexico one kiss on the cheek is usual.
Did you know?
- Encantado literally means "enchanted" and is shaped by the gender of the speaker.
Examples in context
- Mucho gusto, señora García.Nice to meet you, Mrs. García.
- Encantado de conocerla.Delighted to meet you.
- Encantada, soy Laura.Pleased to meet you, I am Laura.
Example conversation
Pablo meets his colleague Elena for the first time in an office in Bogotá.
- PabloHola, soy Pablo.Hello, I am Pablo.
- ElenaMucho gusto, Pablo. Yo soy Elena.Nice to meet you, Pablo. I am Elena.
- PabloEncantado, Elena.Pleased to meet you, Elena.
- ElenaBienvenido al equipo.Welcome to the team.
