mucho gusto
3 synonyms for mucho gusto, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Interjection — A Spanish phrase meaning 'nice to meet you', said when being introduced to someone for the first time.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
encantado
nice to meet you
pleased to meet you
How to use mucho gusto
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
mucho gusto en conocerte
igualmente
el gusto es mío
Neutral and polite in Spanish, and used in English by speakers reaching for a warmer or more playful greeting.
Etymology
Spanish, literally 'much pleasure', shortened from mucho gusto en conocerle 'much pleasure in meeting you'.
Full origin of mucho gusto →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'mucho gusto' and 'con mucho gusto'?
'Mucho gusto' is a greeting used on being introduced, meaning 'nice to meet you'. 'Con mucho gusto' means 'with pleasure' or 'gladly' and is used to accept a request or, in much of Latin America, to reply to thanks.
How do you respond to 'mucho gusto'?
The most common replies are 'igualmente' (likewise) or 'el gusto es mío' (the pleasure is mine). Simply repeating 'mucho gusto' is also perfectly acceptable.
