Lesson overview
These Spanish phrases are useful when you find yourself in more formal situations, where making good first impressions are especially important. These expressions will help you impress locals on your very first introduction where you are seen to be polite and respectful.
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16 words/phrases to learn
es un placer conocerle
pleasure to meet you (formal)
tutéame
use tú with me
tutear
to use the informal you
trátame de usted
address me with usted
presentar a alguien
to introduce someone
te presento a mi abuela
let me introduce you to my grandma
hablar de alguien
to speak about someone
dame dos besos
give me two kisses
me han hablado mucho de ti
I've heard lots about you
tenía muchas ganas de conocerte
I was looking forward to meeting you
¡qué incómodo!
how awkward!
el placer
the pleasure
darse la mano
to shake hands
el beso
the kiss
el abrazo
the hug
dame un abrazo
give me a hug
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