Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA |
|---|---|
| prazer | /pɾaˈzeʁ/ (Brazil) /pɾaˈze(ʁ)/ (Brazil) |
| muito prazer | /ˈmũj̃.tu pɾaˈzeʁ/ (Brazil, word by word) |
| prazer em conhecê-lo | |
| prazer em conhecê-la |
This phrase is a polite formula used during introductions when being presented to someone new.
What does it mean word for word?
The word prazer literally means 'pleasure'.
Which one should you use?
The single word prazer is the most concise way to express the sentiment. For a more complete expression, you can use prazer em conhecê-lo or prazer em conhecê-la. While prazer em conhecê-lo uses the formal lo, the informal version prazer em te conhecer uses the informal pronoun te.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Using just prazer is the most common and informal way to say 'pleased to meet you'. In contrast, the full phrase prazer em conhecê-lo is more formal and complete. The phrase prazer em conhecer você serves as an informal way to express the sentiment.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾaˈzeʁ/
When do people say it?
When someone says prazer to you, a common and natural response is to say igualmente, which means 'likewise'.
Did you know?
- The word muito in muito prazer descends from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'crumbled' or 'crumpled'.
- While English speakers often shake hands while saying 'pleased to meet you', Brazilians may accompany prazer with a light touch on the arm or a social kiss on the cheek.
- In Brazil, the phrase prazer em conhecer você is widely used, whereas in Portugal, prazer em conhecê-lo or prazer em conhecê-la is more traditional.
Examples in context
- Prazer em te conhecer.Pleased to meet you.This example shows how to use prazer in an informal way to say 'Pleased to meet you'.Tatoeba #405358 by brauliobezerra, translation #456635 by lukaszpp
- Prazer em conhecê-lo, Tom.Pleased to meet you, Tom.This example demonstrates using prazer to address someone by name.Tatoeba #8542130 by AndyC, translation #5752895 by Catriona
- Tenho muito prazer em conhecê-la.I am very pleased to meet you.This example shows how to express being very pleased to meet someone using prazer.Tatoeba #1149412 by tulio, translation #9305367 by Lillith
- Também estou feliz de te conhecer!I'm also pleased to meet you!
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Example conversation
Rodrigo is being introduced to Beatriz at a social event.
- RodrigoOlá, Beatriz. Eu sou o Rodrigo.Hello, Beatriz. I am Rodrigo.
- BeatrizPrazer, Rodrigo.Pleased to meet you, Rodrigo.
- RodrigoO prazer é meu.The pleasure is mine.
- BeatrizVocê mora por aqui?Do you live around here?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pleased to meet you” translations and entries prazer, muito prazer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (muito, prazer) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries em, muito, prazer, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
