How to Say ‘Nice to meet you’ in Mexican Spanish
Mucho gusto
MOO-choh GOOS-toh
[MOO-choh GOOS-toh]
🇲🇽 In Mexico: People usually say this with a handshake. The natural reply is igualmente "likewise".
Phrase Breakdown
Mucho
[MOO-choh]
much / a lot of
Used in the fixed expression mucho gusto, which politely shows pleasure in meeting someone.
En la feria de empleo, digo Mucho gusto al presentarme.
At the job fair, I say nice to meet you when introducing myself.
gusto
[GOOS-toh]
pleasure
In con gusto, it means gladly or with pleasure.
Con gusto confirmo tu cita.
I gladly confirm your appointment.
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