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Mucho gusto, profesor.

Mucho gusto, profesor.
Pleased to meet you, professor.
From Lesson 5:Formal and informal you (tú vs. usted)·Spanish (Latin America)

Breakdown of Mucho gusto, profesor.

el profesor
the teacher
mucho gusto
pleased to meet you

Questions & Answers about Mucho gusto, profesor.

What does mucho gusto literally mean?
It literally translates to "much pleasure." It is the most common phrase used to say "nice to meet you" or "pleased to meet you" when you are first introduced to someone.
Because we are talking to a profesor, would the rest of the conversation use tú or usted?
You would use the formal usted. Whenever you address someone by a title of respect like profesor, doctor, or señora, it signals a formal relationship where usted is expected.
Is the phrase mucho gusto itself considered formal?
No, mucho gusto is a neutral, everyday phrase. It works perfectly here in a formal setting with your profesor, but you will also use it in casual settings when meeting a peer you plan to address as tú.
If a female student says this, does the phrase change to mucha gusta?
No, it is always mucho gusto regardless of who is speaking or who you are talking to. The word mucho must match the gender of gusto (pleasure), which is a masculine noun.

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