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"Nice to meet you" in Portuguese: prazer / muito prazer
prazer / muito prazer
Nice to meet you in Portuguese is prazer or muito prazer. You can also say prazer em conhecer. Reply with Igualmente or O prazer é meu.
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How to pronounce prazer / muito prazer
Say it
prah-ZEHR / MOO-too prah-ZEHR
/pɾa.ˈzeʁ/, /ˈmui.tu pɾa.ˈzeʁ/
prah-ZEHR / MOO-too prah-ZEHR.
"Nice to meet you" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| prazer | nice to meet you Short default. | Short default. |
| muito prazer | very nice to meet you Warmer / more polite. | Warmer / more polite. |
| prazer em conhecer | pleasure to meet you Full polite form. | Full polite form. |
| o prazer é meu | the pleasure is mine Reply. | Reply. |
| igualmente | likewise Quick reply. | Quick reply. |
How to use prazer / muito prazer in real life
- 1Handshake intro
Oi, eu sou a Paula. Muito prazer!
Hi, I'm Paula. Very nice to meet you!
Classic self-intro close.
- 2Work meeting
Prazer em conhecer. Trabalho com marketing.
Nice to meet you. I work in marketing.
Professional tone.
- 3Reply
Prazer! Igualmente.
Nice to meet you! Likewise.
Short exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with prazer / muito prazer
Incorrect: Nice to meet you (in Portuguese conversation).
Correct: Prazer. / Muito prazer.
Switch to Portuguese prazer.
Incorrect: Muito prazeroso (as the greeting).
Correct: Muito prazer.
The set phrase is muito prazer, not prazeroso.
Good to know
Prazer is enough in most Brazilian intros; muito prazer adds warmth. People often combine it with a handshake, hug, or cheek kiss depending on region and formality. Encantado/encantada also appears, especially from older speakers.
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Meeting a friend's cousin
ChatPal
Essa é a Renata. Renata, muito prazer!
This is Renata. Renata, very nice to meet you!
You
Prazer! Eu sou o Daniel.
Nice to meet you! I'm Daniel.
ChatPal
Prazer em conhecer os dois juntos.
Nice to meet you both together.
You
Muito prazer mesmo. Vamos sentar?
Really nice to meet you. Shall we sit?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nice to meet you" in Portuguese
Shortest form?
Prazer.
More polite?
Muito prazer or prazer em conhecer.
How do I reply?
Igualmente or O prazer é meu.
Can I say encantado?
Yes—encantado/encantada is also used.
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