el gusto es mío
/el ɡusto es mio/from spelling rules
The English phrase "the pleasure is all mine" is translated into Spanish as el gusto es mío.
The phrase el gusto es mío is used as a polite response when someone says mucho gusto (nice to meet you) or es un placer (it is a pleasure).
Meaning: Translations (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of el (the), gusto (pleasure/taste), es (is) and mío (mine).
Which one should you use?
In English, speakers often add the word "all" to emphasize the sentiment, but the Spanish equivalent el gusto es mío does not require an extra word for "all" to convey the same level of politeness.
Did you know?
- While el looks like the Arabic word al, which also means 'the', this is a coincidence. The Spanish el actually comes from the Latin word ille.
- In some professional or very formal settings, a Spanish speaker might skip el gusto es mío entirely and simply say igualmente. This single word implies that the pleasure of meeting is shared equally.
- In Spanish, the same word gusto describes both the physical sense of taste and the emotional feeling of pleasure. This links a biological sensation with a social emotion.
Examples in context
- Gracias por su ayuda. – El placer es todo mío.Thank you for your help. – The pleasure is all mine.
- ¡Gracias por acompañarme al concierto! – ¡Por supuesto! ¡Para mí es un placer!Thanks for joining me at the concert! – Of course! It's a pleasure for me!
- Mucho gusto. El gusto es mío.Nice to meet you. The pleasure is mine.
- Mucho gusto, el gusto es mío.Nice to meet you, the pleasure is mine.
- Gracias por invitarme, el gusto es mío.Thank you for inviting me, the pleasure is all mine.
- Fue un honor, el gusto es mío.It was an honor, the pleasure is mine.
Example conversation
Two people meet for the first time at a professional event.
- LucíaHola, es un placer conocerte, Alejandro.Hello, it is a pleasure to meet you, Alejandro.
- AlejandroIgualmente, Lucía. El gusto es mío.Likewise, Lucía. The pleasure is all mine.
- LucíaHe oído mucho sobre tu trabajo.I have heard a lot about your work.
- AlejandroGracias, eres muy amable.Thank you, you are very kind.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries el, es, gusto, mío, CC BY-SA 4.0.
