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Saying 'Thanks'

Alexander StebnerCreator of Lingora · Updated 20 October 20262 min readComments

The expression of gratitude is tied to the gender of the person speaking. The words and literally mean obliged, so they function like adjectives and must agree with the speaker.

A male speaker always says .

  • Obrigado pelo café.

    Thanks for the coffee.

A female speaker always says .

  • Obrigada pela ajuda.

    Thanks for the help.

To add emphasis, you can add (very or a lot) before the word.

  • Muito obrigado por tudo.

    Thank you so much for everything.

  • Estou muito obrigada.

    I am very grateful.

01

Responding to Thanks

The most common way to say "You're welcome" is . However, several other responses are frequently used in Brazil.

  • - The standard, all-purpose response.
  • - A common alternative to .
  • - A slightly more formal way of saying "Don't mention it."
  • - A very common, friendly response, similar to "No problem at all!"
  • - An informal and friendly expression, similar to .

  • A: Muito obrigada! B: De nada!

    A: Thank you so much! B: You're welcome!

  • A: Obrigado pelo favor. B: Imagina!

    A: Thanks for the favor. B: Not at all!

02

Thanking for Something Specific

To specify what you are thankful for, use the preposition followed by a noun or a verb in the infinitive.

Use + noun:

  • Obrigado pelo convite.

    Thank you for the invitation.

  • Obrigada pelos conselhos.

    Thank you for the advice.

Use + infinitive verb:

  • Obrigado por me ligar.

    Thank you for calling me.

  • Obrigada por esperar.

    Thank you for waiting.

03

Informal Thanks

In casual, everyday situations, especially among friends or with service staff, it is very common to use . It is a versatile, informal "thanks" or "cheers" and does not change based on gender.

  • Valeu pela carona!

    Thanks for the ride!

  • Aqui está seu troco. / Valeu!

    Here is your change. / Thanks!

04

Formal Gratitude

For more formal situations, especially in writing, you can use the verb (to thank).

  • Eu agradeço a sua atenção.

    I thank you for your attention.

Another formal option, primarily used in writing, is (for a male writer) or (for a female writer).

  • Grato pelo retorno rápido.

    (I am) grateful for the quick reply.

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