mucho gusto
Mucho gusto (interjection) means a Spanish phrase meaning 'nice to meet you', said when being introduced to someone for the first time. Example: “Mucho gusto — I have heard a lot about you.”
How to use mucho gusto
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNice to meet you, in Spanish.
Neutral and polite in Spanish, and used in English by speakers reaching for a warmer or more playful greeting.
The standard reply is 'igualmente' or 'el gusto es mío' — likewise, or the pleasure is mine.
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_____ — I have heard a lot about you.
Etymology
Spanish, literally 'much pleasure', shortened from mucho gusto en conocerle 'much pleasure in meeting you'.
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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.
What is the meaning of mucho gusto?
"mucho gusto" (interjection) means a Spanish phrase meaning 'nice to meet you', said when being introduced to someone for the first time.
What is another word for mucho gusto?
Other words for "mucho gusto" include encantado, nice to meet you, pleased to meet you.