Portuguese Phrase
Boa tarde. O prazer é todo meu.
Meaning
This phrase is a polite and formal response used when being introduced to someone or when someone expresses that they are happy to see you. It combines a standard afternoon greeting with a gracious acknowledgement of mutual respect. It conveys a high level of courtesy and social grace in Portuguese-speaking environments.
When to use
Use this phrase in formal or semi-formal situations between 12:00 PM and sunset. It is the perfect response after someone says 'Muito prazer' (Nice to meet you) or 'É um prazer conhecê-lo' (It is a pleasure to meet you).
✦Grammar Breakdown
BoatardeOprazerétodomeu
Gender Agreement
'Boa' is the feminine form of 'good' to match 'tarde' (afternoon), which is a feminine noun in Portuguese.
Definite Article
'O' is the masculine definite article 'the', which precedes the masculine noun 'prazer' (pleasure).
Possessive Pronoun
'Meu' (mine) must be masculine to agree with the subject 'prazer', even if the person speaking is female.
🗨In Conversation
Muito prazer em conhecê-la.
It is a great pleasure to meet you.
Boa tarde. O prazer é todo meu.
Good afternoon. The pleasure is all mine.
✕Common Mistakes
Boa tarde. O prazer é todo minha.
The word 'prazer' is a masculine noun, so the possessive pronoun must be the masculine 'meu' instead of the feminine 'minha'.
Bom tarde. O prazer é todo meu.
'Tarde' is a feminine noun, so you must use the feminine adjective 'Boa' instead of the masculine 'Bom'.
↔Alternatives
Igualmente
Likewise
O prazer é meu
The pleasure is mine
Muito prazer
Nice to meet you / Much pleasure
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian and Portuguese cultures, formal greetings are a sign of respect and education. Using the full expression 'O prazer é todo meu' is considered very elegant and is highly recommended in business settings or when meeting someone for the first time in a formal context. It sounds more sophisticated than the shorter 'Igualmente'.