A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Good morning nice to meet you" in Spanish
A polite and friendly way to greet someone in the morning and express pleasure at meeting them.
Buenos días, encantado.
boo-EH-nos DEE-ahs, en-kahn-TAH-dohneutral
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Use this when you meet someone for the first time in the morning, perhaps at a business meeting, a social event, or even a chance encounter. It's a warm way to start a new connection.
Alternatives
- Buenos días, mucho gusto.Also very common and slightly less gendered than 'encantado/a'.
- Hola, encantado.More casual, if it's not strictly morning or you've already said 'hola'.
Ways to get it wrong
Mixing up 'buenos días' and 'buenas tardes'
'Buenos días' is for the morning only; use 'buenas tardes' after noon.
Forgetting the gender agreement
If you are female, say 'encantada' instead of 'encantado'.
A small cultural note
In many Spanish-speaking countries, it's common to shake hands or offer a light hug when meeting someone for the first time, even in professional settings.
Frequently asked
What is the difference between encantado and mucho gusto?
Both mean 'nice to meet you' and are largely interchangeable. 'Mucho gusto' is gender-neutral, while 'encantado' changes based on the speaker's gender ('encantado' for male, 'encantada' for female).
Can I use encantado later in the day?
You can use 'encantado' or 'mucho gusto' any time you meet someone new. Just pair it with the appropriate greeting for the time of day, like 'Buenas tardes' (good afternoon).
Is it okay to just say 'Buenos días'?
Yes, 'Buenos días' alone is a perfectly fine greeting. Adding 'encantado' or 'mucho gusto' just makes it more personal and polite when meeting someone for the first time.
