Spanish Phrase
Buenas tardes. Encantado/a de conocerte.
Meaning
This is a polite and standard way to greet someone in the afternoon while expressing pleasure at making their acquaintance. The first part is a time-specific greeting, and the second part is a common social formula for introductions.
When to use
Use this phrase during the afternoon hours (typically from 12:00 PM until sunset) when meeting someone for the first time in a professional or semi-formal setting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
BuenastardesEncantado/adeconocerte
Gender Agreement
'Encantado' ends in -o if the speaker is male, and 'Encantada' ends in -a if the speaker is female.
Conocerte
This is the infinitive 'conocer' (to know/meet) with the pronoun 'te' (you) attached to the end.
🗨In Conversation
Hola, soy Alejandro. Buenas tardes.
Hello, I am Alejandro. Good afternoon.
Hola Alejandro, soy Maria. Encantada de conocerte.
Hello Alejandro, I am Maria. Pleased to meet you.
✕Common Mistakes
Buenas tardes. Encantado de conocerte. (said by a woman)
The adjective must match the gender of the speaker; a woman should say 'Encantada'.
Buenas tardes. Encantado de conocerto.
The object pronoun 'te' refers to 'you' and does not change based on the gender of the person you are meeting.
↔Alternatives
Mucho gusto.
Nice to meet you.
Es un placer conocerte.
It is a pleasure to meet you.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish-speaking cultures, 'tarde' lasts much longer than the English 'afternoon,' often extending until 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM. When using 'Encantado' or 'Encantada,' remember that it describes how *you* feel, so its gender always matches yours.