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.