🇧🇷 Portuguese phrases

How to Say "Nice to meet you" in Portuguese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Prazer em conhecê-lo
"Nice to meet you" in Portuguese · say it like prah-zehr em koh-neh-seh-lo

The most natural way to say "Nice to meet you" in Portuguese is Prazer em conhecê-lo. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Prazer em te conhecer
used in informal situations, typically among friends or peers
É um prazer conhecê-lo
a slightly more formal variant

When to use it

Use this phrase when you meet someone for the first time. It is a polite way to express that you are happy to meet them. You can use it in both formal and informal settings, depending on the variant you choose.

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Examples in Portuguese

PortugueseEnglish
Olá, prazer em conhecê-lo!Hello, nice to meet you!
Common mistake
Learners often forget to adjust the phrase based on the formality of the situation.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a difference between 'te' and 'o'?

'Te' is informal, while 'o' is formal or used when addressing someone respectfully.

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