me complace

I’m pleased to

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I’m pleased to Formal or polite way to say that you are happy to do something. Often used in written Spanish or speeches.
SP: Me complace anunciar que ya están listos los resultados.
EN: I’m pleased to announce that the results are ready.

Busco complacer, señor, me complace buscar.

I seek to please, sir, I am pleased to seek.

— Malcolm X (1992)

Ahora me complace hablarles del nuevo Gran Cañón.

Now I'm pleased to tell you about the new Grand Canyon.

Me complace que venga aquí.

I’m pleased that you came here.

— La dolce vita (1960)

Me complace anunciar que mi hijo se casará dentro de tres meses.

I am pleased to announce that my son will be getting married in three months.

Me complace contestar a su última carta.

I am pleased to reply to your last letter.

Me complace saber que tu hermana está fuera de peligro tras la operación.

I'm glad to know that your sister is out of danger after the operation.

Me complace conocerla.

I'm pleased to meet you.

— R.A.F. Facción del ejército rojo (2008)