Mucho gusto
standard
To say nice to meet you to a girl, say Mucho gusto. It never changes. If you add encantado, use encantada as a woman, since it matches the speaker. It is also called Un placer conocerte.
Meaning: greeting when meeting someone (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Mucho gusto | standard |
| Encantado | said by a man |
| Encantada | said by a woman |
| Un placer conocerte | warm |
People usually say it right after the name, as in Soy Pedro, mucho gusto.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Mucho gusto and un placer conocerte are good in any situation. With a formal you, say un placer conocerla.
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending of encantado follows the person who is speaking, not the person being greeted. A man says encantado and a woman says encantada, even to a girl.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries people also greet a new acquaintance with a handshake or one kiss on the cheek, depending on the country and the setting.
Examples in context
- Mucho gusto, Elena.Nice to meet you, Elena.
- Encantado de conocerte.Delighted to meet you.
- Un placer conocerte, Rosa.A pleasure to meet you, Rosa.
Example conversation
Pedro is introduced to his friend's sister Elena.
- PedroHola, Elena. Soy Pedro. Mucho gusto.Hi, Elena. I am Pedro. Nice to meet you.
- ElenaMucho gusto, Pedro. Tu amigo habla mucho de ti.Nice to meet you, Pedro. Your friend talks about you a lot.
- PedroEspero que cosas buenas.I hope good things.
