“Nice to Meet You” in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, French

This phrase helps make a good first impression and is often used right after exchanging names in conversation.

Lets look at “Nice to Meet You” in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, French

Spanish

1. Word Overview

• Native Phrase: Mucho gusto
• English Translation: Nice to meet you
• Part of Speech: Interjection / fixed phrase
• Gender: Not applicable
• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmu.tʃo ˈɡus.to/

2. Example Sentence

• Hola, me llamo Carla. Mucho gusto.
• Hi, my name is Carla. Nice to meet you.

This phrase is universal in Spanish-speaking countries. It’s formal and polite.

3. Mini Grammar or Culture Note

Mucho gusto literally means “much pleasure.” It stands alone and doesn’t change based on who is speaking or being addressed.

4. Daily Practice Challenge

Practice saying: Hola, me llamo [your name]. Mucho gusto. Record yourself and listen to your tone and pronunciation.

Italian

1. Word Overview

• Native Phrase: Piacere
• English Translation: Nice to meet you
• Part of Speech: Noun (used idiomatically)
• Gender: Masculine (il piacere)
• IPA Pronunciation: /pjaˈtʃe.re/

2. Example Sentence

• Ciao, sono Marco. Piacere.
• Hi, I’m Marco. Nice to meet you.

Piacere literally means “pleasure.” It’s a simple one-word greeting used in all situations.

3. Mini Grammar or Culture Note

You can expand this to Piacere di conoscerti (informal) or Piacere di conoscerla (formal), especially in business settings.

4. Daily Practice Challenge

Introduce yourself in Italian, starting with Ciao, mi chiamo [name] and ending with Piacere.

Portuguese

1. Word Overview

• Native Phrase: Muito prazer
• English Translation: Nice to meet you
• Part of Speech: Interjection / fixed expression
• Gender: Not applicable
• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmũj.tu pɾaˈzeɾ/ (Brazilian)

2. Example Sentence

• Oi, meu nome é Ana. Muito prazer.
• Hi, my name is Ana. Nice to meet you.

Common throughout Brazil and Portugal. Can be used with a handshake or smile.

3. Mini Grammar or Culture Note

You might hear Prazer em conhecê-lo/la (pleasure to meet you) in more formal speech, depending on gender.

4. Daily Practice Challenge

Say out loud: Meu nome é [your name]. Muito prazer. Try it in front of a mirror or while recording.

German

1. Word Overview

• Native Phrase: Freut mich
• English Translation: Nice to meet you (literally: It pleases me)
• Part of Speech: Verb phrase
• IPA Pronunciation: /fʁɔʏ̯t mɪç/

2. Example Sentence

• Hallo, ich heiße Julia. Freut mich.
• Hello, my name is Julia. Nice to meet you.

Freut mich is short for Es freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen — more formal.

3. Mini Grammar or Culture Note

Freut mich is friendly and neutral. To sound formal, especially in business, say the full phrase: Es freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen.

4. Daily Practice Challenge

Introduce yourself using: Ich heiße [your name]. Freut mich. Practice saying both short and full versions.

French

1. Word Overview

• Native Phrase: Enchanté (masculine speaker) / Enchantée (feminine speaker)
• English Translation: Nice to meet you
• Part of Speech: Adjective (used as interjection)
• Gender: Matches the speaker
• IPA Pronunciation: /ɑ̃.ʃɑ̃.te/

2. Example Sentence

• Bonjour, je m’appelle Paul. Enchanté.
• Hello, my name is Paul. Nice to meet you.

Feminine speakers add -e to the written form, but pronunciation doesn’t change.

3. Mini Grammar or Culture Note

French often includes gender in polite speech. You may also hear Ravi(e) de vous rencontrer in formal contexts.

4. Daily Practice Challenge

Say aloud: Bonjour, je m’appelle [your name]. Enchanté / Enchantée. Check for correct gender use.

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