Mucho gusto
/mut͡ʃo ɡusto/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the phrase for "nice to meet you" is Mucho gusto.
Mucho gusto is used to say "nice to meet you" and literally means "much pleasure". Other ways to express pleasure upon meeting someone include Es un placer (it's a pleasure), Es un placer conocerlo (a formal way to address a male) and Es un placer conocerla (a formal way to address a female). For an informal way to say "pleasure in meeting you", you can use Gusto en conocerte.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Mucho gusto literally translates to "much pleasure".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Mucho gusto can be used in both formal and informal situations. For a more formal or elegant approach, you can use Encantado if you are male or Encantada if you are female. The phrase Gusto en conocerte is an informal way to say "pleasure in meeting you".
How does it change in a sentence?
Mucho gusto is a shortened version of the more complete sentence Es un gusto (conocerle/conocerla).
How do you pronounce it?
/mutʃo ɡusto/
When do people say it?
The most common way to respond to Mucho gusto is by saying Igualmente (Likewise / Equally).
Did you know?
- If you use Encantado or Encantada to say 'nice to meet you', you are literally describing yourself as 'enchanted' or 'under a spell'.
- The word mucho descends from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'crumbled' or 'crumpled'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, saying Mucho gusto is often accompanied by a warm handshake or, in more social settings, a single kiss on the cheek.
Examples in context
- Yo soy Antonio, mucho gusto.I am Antonio, nice to meet you.This sentence is useful for introducing yourself and saying Mucho gusto.Tatoeba #7304029 by ProfessorAntonnio, translation #7305207 by Bond21
- Mucho gusto. ¿Cómo está usted?Nice to meet you. How are you doing?This sentence is useful for saying Mucho gusto and asking how someone is doing.Tatoeba #1088720 by hayastan, translation #1346288 by marcelostockle
- Mucho gusto.It's nice to meet you.Tatoeba #600457 by Leono, translation #64723 by CK
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Example conversation
Maria and Daniel meet at a social gathering.
- MaríaHola, soy María.Hello, I am Maria.
- DanielMucho gusto, María. Soy Daniel.Nice to meet you, Maria. I am Daniel.
- MaríaEl gusto es mío.The pleasure is mine.
- DanielEncantado de conocerte.Delighted to meet you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gusto, mucho, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
