B1 Expression 격식체

Es un gusto

It's a pleasure

Expressing delight or satisfaction in meeting someone or doing something.

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문화적 배경

In Mexico, 'Es un gusto' is often paired with a warm handshake or a slight nod. It is common to hear 'Mucho gusto' for the first meeting and 'Qué gusto verte' for subsequent ones. Spaniards often prefer 'Encantado' or 'Encantada' for first introductions. 'Es un gusto' is used but can sound slightly more formal or Latin American to Peninsular ears. In Colombia, 'Con gusto' is the ubiquitous response to 'Gracias'. 'Es un gusto' is used in more formal or written contexts. Argentines often shorten it to just 'Un gusto' during quick introductions. In formal settings, they might use 'El gusto es mío' as a polite rebuttal.

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The 'Mío' Rule

If someone beats you to the punch and says 'Es un gusto' first, always reply with 'El gusto es mío'. It makes you sound incredibly fluent.

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Gender Agreement

Remember that 'gusto' is always masculine. You never say 'Es una gusta', even if you are a woman.

Expressing delight or satisfaction in meeting someone or doing something.

🎯

The 'Mío' Rule

If someone beats you to the punch and says 'Es un gusto' first, always reply with 'El gusto es mío'. It makes you sound incredibly fluent.

⚠️

Gender Agreement

Remember that 'gusto' is always masculine. You never say 'Es una gusta', even if you are a woman.

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Regional Preference

If you are in Spain, try using 'Encantado/a' more often for introductions to sound more local.

셀프 테스트

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'ser'.

___ un gusto conocerlo, Sr. Presidente.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Es

The phrase 'Es un gusto' is impersonal and always uses the third person singular 'es'.

Which phrase is the most appropriate response to 'Muchas gracias por su ayuda' in a professional setting?

—Muchas gracias por su ayuda.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Es un gusto.

'Es un gusto' is a polite way to say 'You're welcome/My pleasure'. 'Mucho gusto' is only for introductions.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.

A: Hola, soy Marta. B: Hola, Marta. ___ conocerte.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Es un gusto

'Es un gusto conocerte' is the standard way to express pleasure in meeting someone.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

1. Fue un gusto. 2. Es un gusto que vengas. 3. Mucho gusto.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a

'Fue' is past tense (goodbye), 'Mucho gusto' is for first meetings, and 'que vengas' uses the subjunctive for a current feeling.

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시각 학습 자료

When to use 'Es un gusto'

🤝

Introductions

  • New colleague
  • Friend's parent
  • Client
🙏

Responses

  • After a favor
  • After a gift
  • After a compliment
👋

Greetings

  • Old friend
  • Returning client
  • Email opening

Gusto vs. Placer vs. Encantado

Es un gusto
Neutral/Formal Standard in LatAm
Un placer
Very Formal Business/Diplomacy
Encantado
Formal Standard in Spain

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'ser'. Fill Blank A1

___ un gusto conocerlo, Sr. Presidente.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Es

The phrase 'Es un gusto' is impersonal and always uses the third person singular 'es'.

Which phrase is the most appropriate response to 'Muchas gracias por su ayuda' in a professional setting? Choose A2

—Muchas gracias por su ayuda.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Es un gusto.

'Es un gusto' is a polite way to say 'You're welcome/My pleasure'. 'Mucho gusto' is only for introductions.

Fill in the missing part of the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Hola, soy Marta. B: Hola, Marta. ___ conocerte.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Es un gusto

'Es un gusto conocerte' is the standard way to express pleasure in meeting someone.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching B1

1. Fue un gusto. 2. Es un gusto que vengas. 3. Mucho gusto.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a

'Fue' is past tense (goodbye), 'Mucho gusto' is for first meetings, and 'que vengas' uses the subjunctive for a current feeling.

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자주 묻는 질문

12 질문

Yes, slightly. 'Mucho gusto' is the standard, while 'Es un gusto' feels a bit more polished and complete.

Absolutely. It's a very polite way to respond to 'Gracias', implying that helping was a pleasure for you.

No. 'Gusto' is a noun here, not an adjective, so it stays masculine regardless of the speaker's gender.

'Es un gusto' is a greeting or response. 'Me da gusto' means 'I am glad' (e.g., 'Me da gusto que estés aquí').

Yes, use the past tense 'fue' when you are saying goodbye to someone you just met or spent time with.

Yes, 'Es un gusto saludarle' is a very common and professional way to start an email.

Use 'Es un gusto conocerlo' (to a man) or 'Es un gusto conocerla' (to a woman).

It's neutral. It's common in casual social settings or quick introductions.

It's a regional variation that serves as a very warm 'You're welcome'.

Yes, 'Es un gusto verte' is perfect for seeing someone you already know.

It means 'The pleasure is mine'. Use it as a response when someone greets you with 'Es un gusto'.

Yes! It's an enthusiastic, slightly more informal way to say 'It's a huge pleasure'.

관련 표현

🔄

Mucho gusto

synonym

Nice to meet you

🔗

Con gusto

similar

With pleasure / You're welcome

🔗

Me da gusto

builds on

I'm glad

🔗

El gusto es mío

contrast

The pleasure is mine

🔄

Un placer

synonym

A pleasure

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