Portuguese Phrase
Prazer em te conhecer!
Meaning
A friendly expression used when you meet someone for the first time, literally meaning “Pleasure in meeting you.” It conveys politeness and a positive first‑impression vibe.
When to use
Use it right after introductions in informal or semi‑formal settings—at a social gathering, a business networking event, or when meeting a new colleague. It works well in both spoken and written Portuguese.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Prazeremteconhecer
Prazer (noun)
Means “pleasure.” In this expression it functions as a noun that introduces the feeling of meeting someone.
em (preposition)
Links the noun “prazer” to the infinitive verb, equivalent to “in” or “at” in English.
te (object pronoun)
Informal second‑person singular pronoun (you). It makes the phrase friendly and conversational.
conhecer (infinitive verb)
Means “to meet” or “to get to know.” Used in the infinitive after the preposition “em.”
🗨In Conversation
Oi, eu sou a Ana.
Hi, I’m Ana.
Prazer em te conhecer, Ana!
Nice to meet you, Ana!
✕Common Mistakes
Prazer em conhecer você.
Using “você” sounds overly formal and unnatural in this set phrase; native speakers prefer the contracted “te”.
Prazer em te conhecera.
The verb “conhecer” does not take the future‑of‑the‑past ending “‑a” here; keep it infinitive.
Prazer em te conhecê‑lo.
Mixing the informal “te” with the formal clitic “‑lo” is contradictory; choose either informal (te) or formal (‑lo/‑la).
↔Alternatives
Muito prazer!
Very pleased (to meet you)!
É um prazer conhecê‑lo!
It’s a pleasure to meet you (formal, masculine).
É um prazer conhecê‑la!
It’s a pleasure to meet you (formal, feminine).
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, a firm handshake or a light cheek kiss (depending on the region and level of familiarity) often accompanies this phrase. Keep eye contact and smile; using “te” signals a more informal, friendly tone, while “lhe” or the formal alternatives are reserved for older people, superiors, or strangers you wish to show extra respect to.