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How to Say ‘It was really nice meeting you.’ in Portuguese

Gostei muito de te conhecer.

goosh-TAY MWEEN-too deh teh koh-nyuh-SAIR

[goosh-TAY MWEEN-too deh teh koh-nyuh-SAIR]

💬 Usage Tip: The past form gostei looks back on the meeting, so it's what you say when leaving. On first meeting, use muito prazer instead.

Phrase Breakdown

Gostei muito

goosh-TAY MWEEN-too

I really liked

'Gostei' is the past tense of 'gostar'. Say 'goosh-TAY'.

Example

Gostei muito do filme.

I really liked the film.

Words in this phrase

Gostei

[goosh-TAY]

I enjoyed

Past tense of 'gostar' (to like), first person.

Example

Gostei do jantar.

I enjoyed the dinner.

muito

[MWEEN-too]

very much

An adverb that strengthens the feeling of appreciation.

Example

Na mensagem, «muito» torna o elogio mais caloroso.

In the message, “very much” makes the compliment warmer.

de te conhecer.

deh teh koh-nyuh-SAIR

meeting you.

'Conhecer' means 'to meet' for the first time. 'Nh' sounds like 'ny': 'koo-nyeh-SEHR'.

Example

Prazer em te conhecer.

Pleasure to meet you.

Words in this phrase

[deh]

(no direct translation)

Preposition linking 'importar-se' to the following verb.

Example

Importa-se de esperar?

Do you mind waiting?

[teh]

you

Informal object pronoun 'you'.

Example

Eu te vejo amanhã.

I'll see you tomorrow.

conhecer

[koh-nyuh-SAIR]

to meet / to get to know

Verb used for meeting people or becoming familiar with them.

Example

Quero conhecer profissionais com experiência internacional.

I want to meet professionals with international experience.

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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