Mucho gusto: nice to meet you
Pronunciation: MOO-choh GOOS-toh (stress the capital letters)
Mucho gusto means “nice to meet you” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: nice to meet you
- How to say it: MOO-choh GOOS-toh
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “mucho gusto” means and how to use it
Mucho gusto means “nice to meet you.” You say it when you are introduced to someone.
Examples with audio
- Mucho gusto, me llamo Ana.Nice to meet you, my name is Ana.
- Mucho gusto. El gusto es mío.“Nice to meet you.” “The pleasure is mine.”
- Mucho gusto en conocerlo.Nice to meet you (formal).
Usage tip
Common replies are “igualmente” (likewise) and “el gusto es mío.” The shorter “encantado/encantada” is also used, matching the speaker’s gender.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “nice to meet you” in Spanish?
“nice to meet you” in Spanish is “mucho gusto.” It is pronounced MOO-choh GOOS-toh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “mucho gusto”?
Say MOO-choh GOOS-toh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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