encantado
pleased to meet you, delighted
Pronunciation
/en.kan.ˈta.ðo/
Cultural Note
Women say 'encantada' and men say 'encantado' — it must agree with the speaker's gender. The longer form 'encantado/a de conocerle' (formal) or 'de conocerte' (informal) is also common. In Spain, introductions typically include dos besos (two cheek kisses) in social settings or a handshake in professional ones.
📝 Example Sentences
Encantado de conocerte.
Pleased to meet you.
—Soy Ana. —Encantado, yo soy Pedro.
—I'm Ana. —Pleased to meet you, I'm Pedro.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine | encantada |
| masculine | encantado |
| feminine_plural | encantadas |
| masculine_plural | encantados |
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