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How to Say ‘Nice to meet you.’ in Portuguese

Muito prazer.

MWEEN-too prah-ZHER

[MWEEN-too prah-ZHER]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Between a man and a woman, or two women, this usually comes with two light kisses on the cheeks. Two men typically shake hands.

Phrase Breakdown

Muito

[MWEEN-too]

very / much

Used to intensify meaning or express quantity. In thanks, it means very much.

Example

Gosto muito de café com leite de aveia.

I like coffee with oat milk very much.

prazer

[prah-ZHER]

pleasure; nice to meet you

A polite word used when meeting someone, often short for saying it is a pleasure to meet them.

Example

Prazer, é bom conhecê-lo neste evento.

Nice to meet you, it is good to meet you at this event.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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