How to Say ‘A pleasure’ in Portuguese
Um gosto
oom GOOSH-too
[oom GOOSH-too]
🇵🇹 In Portugal: [Um gosto] in phrases like [foi um gosto] means "a pleasure," especially in polite conversation after meeting someone. It's a natural, slightly polished way to close a networking exchange.
Phrase Breakdown
Um
[oom]
a; one
Indefinite article or number used before a masculine singular noun.
No seguimento do evento, foi um prazer e Um gosto falar consigo.
Following the event, it was a pleasure and a delight to speak with you.
gosto
[GOOSH-too]
pleasure; delight
A noun used in polite expressions to say meeting or speaking was pleasant.
No email de seguimento, escrevi: Um gosto conhecê-lo no evento.
In the follow-up email, I wrote: A pleasure to meet you at the event.
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