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"Nice to meet you" is a phrase which is often translated as "mucho gusto", and "my name is" is a phrase which is often translated as "me llamo". Learn more about the difference between "nice to meet you" and "my name is" below.
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.
my name is(
may
neym
ihz
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. mi nombre es
This is my wife, Alicia, and my name is Pedro.Esta es mi esposa, Alicia, y mi nombre es Pedro.
