Learning Spanish Introductions

Getting acquainted in Spanish

Spanish introductions are varied just like they are in English. Learn how to introduce yourself and others in Spanish.

Keep in mind that in the Spanish or Latin cultures people are very respectful of each other especially those whom they don't know or those who are older than them.

In that case when you greet someone for the first time, it is better to say "good afternoon Ms. Garcia, rather than a simple hello "hola" or what's up? or "¿Que Tal?"

Once you get to know each other better, you can then use more informal introductions.

So here we will go over some different forms of Spanish introductions and you will see the difference between the formal and the informal.

What is your name? (Formal)		¿Cómo se llama usted?
What is your name? (Informal)		¿Cómo te llamas tú?
My name is Angelica		Me llamo Angelica
I am Julio		Soy Julio
I would like to introduce Mr. Garcia		Quiero presentarle al Señor Garcia.
I would like to introduce Mrs. Perez		Quiero presentarle a la Señora Perez.
May I introduce Mrs Garcia		Permítame presentar a la señora Garcia
------ my son		------ mi hijo
------ my daughter		------ mi hija
------ my sister		------ mi hermana
------ my brother		------ mi hermano

How to respond to Spanish Introductions

It's nice to meet you		Mucho Gusto
It's a pleasure		Es un placer
Enchanted/Delighted (f)		Encantado
Enchanted/Delighted (m)		Encantada
Delighted to meet you		Encantado a conocerla
The pleasure is mine, thanks.		Igualmente, gracias

Notice that there is a difference in endings for encantado/a. This is because in Spanish certain words take on masculine and feminine attributes. So if you are a female you would say encantada and if you are a male you say encantado. The same goes for people. See the table below, the words for son and daughter have different endings based on their gender.`

Spanish Introductions - Getting more acquainted

Where are you from? (Formal)		¿De dónde es usted?
Where are you from? (Informal)		¿De dónde eres tú?
Im am from the United States		Soy de Estados Unidos*
Where do you work?		¿En dónde trabajas?
I work in a bank		Trabajó en el banco
What do you do?		¿En qué trabajas tú?
I work in business		Trabajo en los negocios.

* I have heard this both ways.

You can say "Soy de los Estados Unidos" or "Soy de Estados Unidos"

We could go on for ever with different Spanish introductions because of course there are numerous variations of what we ask when we meet someone for the first time, or what their responses will be,. but at least this will give you a general idea, without totally overwhelming you with too much information at once.

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Next in this series is common Spanish phrases used in social conversation.