How do you do?
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How do you do?(
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yu
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (formal) (general)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. mucho gusto
These are my parents, Julia and Ruben. - How do you do? It's so nice to meet you.Estos son mis padres, Julia y Rubén. - Mucho gusto. Es tan agradable conocerlos.
b. encantado
Mom, this is my teacher, Mr. Garland. - How do you do?Mamá, este es mi maestro, Sr. Garland. - Encantada.
c. un placer conocerlo (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Becky, this is my colleague, Carmen. - How do you do? I've heard a lot about you!Becky, ésta es mi compañera, Carmen. - Un placer conocerla. ¡He oído hablar mucho de usted!
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