mucho gusto

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A polite response when meeting someone for the first time.

Examples

  • —Soy Javier. —Mucho gusto, Javier.
    —I’m Javier. —Nice to meet you, Javier.
  • Mucho gusto en conocerte, Marta.
    Pleased to meet you, Marta.
  • —Él es mi hermano. —Mucho gusto.
    —He is my brother. —Nice to meet you.
  • —Te presento a Lucía. —Mucho gusto.
    —This is Lucía. —Pleased to meet you.
  • —Esta es la nueva profesora. —Mucho gusto.
    —This is the new teacher. —Pleased to meet you.

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un placer
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Meanings

Pleased to meet you

greetings
neutral
A formula said after being introduced to someone.

Examples

  • —Te presento a Lucía. —Mucho gusto.
    —This is Lucía. —Pleased to meet you.
  • —Soy Javier. —Mucho gusto, Javier.
    —I’m Javier. —Nice to meet you, Javier.
  • Mucho gusto en conocerte, Marta.
    Pleased to meet you, Marta.
  • —Él es mi hermano. —Mucho gusto.
    —He is my brother. —Nice to meet you.
  • —Esta es la nueva profesora. —Mucho gusto.
    —This is the new teacher. —Pleased to meet you.

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Etymology

From mucho (“much”) and gusto (“pleasure”); here a set introduction formula.

FAQ

What does mucho gusto mean?

It is a polite way to say “pleased to meet you”.

When do you say mucho gusto?

Say it when someone introduces themselves or another person.

Can it stand alone?

Yes. Mucho gusto is a complete reply to an introduction.

Does it mean you like something?

Here it is a greeting formula, rather than an ordinary statement of preference.

Is it formal?

It is polite and works in both casual and formal introductions.

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