How to Say ‘I’m glad’ in Mexican Spanish
Me da gusto
meh dah GOOS-toh
[meh dah GOOS-toh]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally, "it gives me pleasure." It’s a warm, natural way to say you’re happy about something.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: This phrase sounds kind and sincere, perfect for family conversations and respectful chats with elders.
Phrase Breakdown
Me
[meh]
to me
An indirect object pronoun meaning to me in expressions like me da gusto.
Me da gusto hablar con mi abuela.
It makes me happy to talk with my grandmother.
da
[dah]
gives
From dar, meaning gives; in this phrase it helps form an expression of emotion.
Me da gusto cuando llamas temprano.
It makes me happy when you call early.
gusto
[GOOS-toh]
pleasure; happiness
In this phrase, gusto refers to pleasure or happiness.
Me da gusto verte contento.
It makes me happy to see you happy.
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