Presentarse y presentar a otros en español (vídeo)

A very short lesson for beginners: how to introduce yourself and other people in Spanish and what to say when someone is introduced to you.

Learn how to introduce yourself and others in Spanish with this free Spanish lesson brought to you by Tilde Madrid Spanish school in Madrid

Key points

To introduce yourself: Hola, me llamo Pilar. Soy Pilar.
To introduce someone: Este es Juan. Esta es mi amiga Lola.
To answer: encantado (said by a man), encantada (said by a woman) or mucho gusto.

Frequent doubts

Encantado or encantada?

It agrees with the person who speaks: a man says encantado and a woman says encantada.

Do people kiss when they are introduced in Spain?

Often, yes: two kisses on the cheeks are common between women and between a man and a woman in informal situations. In professional settings a handshake is more usual.

How do I introduce someone formally?

Le presento a la señora García. With tú, in informal situations: Te presento a mi amigo Juan.

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