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"Hi" is a form of "hi", an interjection which is often translated as "hola". "Nice to meet you" is a phrase which is often translated as "mucho gusto". Learn more about the difference between "hi" and "nice to meet you" below.
hi(
hay
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (colloquial) (salutation)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
nice to meet you(
nays
tuh
mit
yu
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. mucho gusto
Hi! My name is Patricia. - Nice to meet you, Patricia. I am Saul.¡Hola! Me llamo Patricia. - Mucho gusto Patricia, yo soy Saúl.
b. encantado
Javier, this is my girlfriend Rosa. - Nice to meet you, Rosa.Javier, esta es mi novia Rosa. - Encantado, Rosa.
Laura, let me introduce you to my father. - Nice to meet you, Mr. Pérez.Laura, te presento a mi padre. - Encantada, Sr. Pérez.
