Spanish · Greetings & Phrases

Mucho gusto

Nice to meet you

Beginnerphrase

Definition

A polite phrase used when meeting someone for the first time.

Example

—Me llamo Ana. —Mucho gusto.

—My name is Ana. —Nice to meet you.

Etymology

'Mucho gusto' means 'much pleasure,' combining 'mucho' (much) and 'gusto' (pleasure) and has been a standard greeting in social interactions.

How & Where It’s Used

Typically used when meeting new people, 'mucho gusto' is informal and appropriate in both spoken and written communication in friendly scenarios.

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