Portuguese Phrase
Boa tarde. Prazer em te conhecer.
Meaning
This phrase is a polite combination of a time-specific greeting and a standard introduction. 'Boa tarde' covers the period from noon until sunset, and 'Prazer em te conhecer' expresses that you are happy to make the person's acquaintance.
When to use
Use this when meeting someone for the first time during the afternoon. It is appropriate for professional settings, social gatherings, or casual introductions.
✦Grammar Breakdown
BoatardePrazeremteconhecer
Gender Agreement
'Boa' is the feminine form of 'good' because 'tarde' (afternoon) is a feminine noun in Portuguese.
Object Pronouns
'Te' is an informal object pronoun for 'you'. In formal European Portuguese, you might see 'conhecê-lo' or 'conhecê-la' instead.
🗨In Conversation
Boa tarde. Prazer em te conhecer.
Good afternoon. Nice to meet you.
O prazer é meu! Tudo bem?
The pleasure is mine! How are you?
✕Common Mistakes
Bom tarde. Prazer em te conhecer.
Tarde is a feminine noun, so you must use the feminine adjective 'Boa' instead of the masculine 'Bom'.
Boa tarde. Prazer em conhecer te.
In Brazilian Portuguese, the pronoun 'te' is typically placed before the infinitive verb 'conhecer' in this context.
↔Alternatives
Muito prazer.
Much pleasure (Nice to meet you).
Prazer em conhecê-lo.
Pleasure to meet you (More formal).
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, greetings are often warm and involve physical contact like a handshake or a light touch on the arm. Using 'Boa tarde' specifically shows respect for the time of day, as Brazilians rarely use a generic 'Hello' when a time-specific greeting is more polite.