igualmente
/iˌɡwalˈmente/
In Spanish, the phrase "nice to meet you too" is expressed by igualmente.
igualmente is a polite response used to return the sentiment after someone says it is nice to meet you. You can use igualmente as a standalone response to mucho gusto or encantado/a to mean "likewise" or "nice to meet you too".
What does it mean word for word?
The word igualmente literally means "equally" or "likewise".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is common to use igualmente or Encantado(a) de conocerte también. In parts of Latin America, one might use Mucho gusto en conocerte también or Mucho gusto también.
How does it change in a sentence?
igualmente is an adverb and does not change its form based on the gender or number of the person speaking.
How do you pronounce it?
/iˌɡwalˈmente/
Did you know?
- If you want to say 'nice to meet you' with more intensity, you can say encantado/a de conocerle, which literally translates to 'enchanted to know you'.
- While igualmente is a polite response, using it too quickly or with a flat tone can sometimes come across as dismissive, similar to saying 'same here' in English.
- In very formal settings, a speaker might avoid igualmente and instead use the full phrase El gusto es mío, which translates to 'the pleasure is mine'.
Examples in context
- Igualmente, mucho gusto.Likewise, nice to meet you.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena meet at a professional networking event.
- MateoMucho gusto, Elena.Nice to meet you, Elena.
- ElenaIgualmente, Mateo.Nice to meet you too, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Eres nueva en la empresa?Are you new at the company?
- ElenaSí, es mi primer día.Yes, it is my first day.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry igualmente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
