Spanish Phrase
Encantado de conocerte también.
Meaning
This phrase is the standard polite response when someone tells you it is a pleasure to meet you. It literally translates to 'Enchanted to meet you also,' expressing mutual politeness during an introduction. Note that the first word changes based on the speaker's gender.
When to use
Use this phrase in social or professional settings immediately after someone says 'Mucho gusto' or 'Encantado de conocerte' to you. It is a warm and courteous way to acknowledge a new acquaintance.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Encantadodeconocertetambién
Gender Agreement
The word 'Encantado' is an adjective and must agree with the gender of the person speaking, not the person being spoken to.
Object Pronouns
The 'te' at the end of 'conocer' is a direct object pronoun meaning 'you' in an informal context.
🗨In Conversation
Mucho gusto en conocerte.
Nice to meet you.
Encantado de conocerte también.
Nice to meet you too.
✕Common Mistakes
Encantada de conocerte también.
If you are a male speaker, you must use the masculine form 'Encantado'. Use 'Encantada' only if you identify as female.
Encantado de conocerte tan.
Use 'también' to mean 'also' or 'too' at the end of a sentence; 'tan' means 'so' and is used for comparisons.
↔Alternatives
Igualmente.
Likewise.
El gusto es mío.
The pleasure is mine.
Mucho gusto también.
Nice to meet you too (common variant).
Cultural Tip
In Spanish-speaking cultures, first meetings are often accompanied by a handshake or, in more casual settings among women or between men and women, a light kiss on one or both cheeks. Saying 'Encantado' shows a high level of manners and is appreciated in both Spain and Latin America.