10 Ways to Say Thank You in Portuguese
The most common way to say thank you in Portuguese is with the word Obrigado (used by men) or Obrigada (used by women). If you want to say thank you very much in Portuguese, say Muito obrigado or Muito obrigada. In this post, you’ll learn 10 ways to say thank you in European Portuguese, when to use each expression, and how native Portuguese speakers actually use them.
Along with greetings, like Bom dia (Good morning), and polite expressions, like Por favor (Please), these are among the most basic Portuguese words. Still, Portuguese people use many other terms to express gratitude in everyday conversations. Some are perfect for formal settings, while others are only for informal situations.
Watch the video to discover how to say thank you in Portuguese. Explore the equivalent English words to these everyday terms of the Portuguese language.
Learn the basics first! Read: The Meaning of Obrigado – Saying Thank You in Portuguese
How to Say Thank You in Portuguese
The most common way to say thank you in Portuguese is Obrigado if you are a man and Obrigada if you are a woman. If you want to sound more grateful, use Muito obrigado or Muito obrigada, which means “thank you very much.”
| English | Portuguese |
|---|---|
| Thank you | Obrigado (men) / Obrigada (women) |
| Thanks | Obrigado / Obrigada |
| Thank you very much | Muito obrigado / Muito obrigada |
| Thanks a lot | Muito obrigado / Muito obrigada |
| I appreciate it | Agradeço |
| Thank you for your help | Obrigado pela ajuda |
| Thank you for your time | Obrigado pelo seu tempo |
These are the most common ways to say thank you in Portuguese that you will hear in everyday conversations. In the video below, you can hear how native speakers pronounce these expressions and when they use each one in real life.
Obrigado vs Obrigada: What’s the Difference?
As mentioned above, you will say Obrigado if you are a man and Obrigada if you are a woman. The reason behind this is that the Portuguese expression for Thank you is actually a verb. Find out more about it here:
- Read: How to say thank you in Portuguese – Obrigado or Obrigada?
- Watch: How to say thank you in Portuguese – Obrigado or Obrigada?
10 Ways to Say Thank You in Portuguese
Here’s a list of the 10 ways to say thank you in Portuguese mentioned in the video:
Muitíssimo obrigado/a (Thank you so very much)
A very emphatic way to express strong gratitude, stronger than “muito obrigado/a.Obrigadíssimo/a (Thank you so much)
An intensified form of “obrigado/a,” used to sound especially grateful.Grato/a (Grateful)
A more formal and written way to express gratitude, often used in professional contexts.Quero agradecer por… (I want to thank you for…)
A phrase used to introduce the specific reason for your gratitude.Obrigadão / Brigadão (Huge thanks / big thanks)
Very informal and expressive Brazilian Portuguese ways to show strong gratitude.Obrigadinho/a (Thanks a lot / little thanks)
A diminutive, playful form that can sound affectionate or slightly ironic depending on tone.Obrigado por / Obrigada por (Thank you for…)
The standard way to say thank you followed by the reason for gratitude.Agradeço (I appreciate it)
A concise and formal way to express appreciation, common in written Portuguese.Dar graças (To give thanks)
A more literary or traditional expression, less common in everyday speech.Bem haja! (May you be well / blessings to you)
A warm, traditional expression used to show gratitude and wish someone well.
In European Portuguese, the answer would be Não tem de quê or De nada (You’re welcome). In Brazilian Portuguese, the answer to these expressions is Não há de quê or Por nada.
How to Say Thank You Very Much in Portuguese
To say “thank you very much” in Portuguese, you can use Muito obrigado (if you are male) or Muito obrigada (if you are female). This is the most common and natural way to express strong gratitude in both European and Brazilian Portuguese.
You can also make your thanks even stronger by using Muitíssimo obrigado/a (Thank you very, very much) or Obrigadíssimo/a (Thank you so much), which add extra emphasis.
In everyday speech, these expressions are used when someone has done something helpful, kind, or important for you. For example, you can apply them after receiving a service, help, or a favour.
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Oooh muito obrigado pelo vídeo!! Gosto muito de “obrigadíssimo” 😍💐
Eu é que agradeço 😊
hi
Wow. So fast.
I would suggest that to start with you use the YouTube settings to slow it down a little and then listen to it again at the normal speed. But it’s important you get used to understanding a more normal pace of speaking from the native Portuguese speakers. In this video I speak quite slowly actually 😅 if I was to speak slower all the time and you were able to follow comfortably this would give you a false sense of accomplishment which likely leads to frustration when having to deal with real life situations in Portugal.
Muito obrigada, Carla! ❤ É util, como sempre! 😊
Disponha! 🤗
It would be great if you talked a little slower. I really want to learn but this was really to fast.
An easy fix; Click the settings symbol “⚙️” on the screen and change the playback speed.
Or just talk slower if you want to instruct people
@@jayke00 Your entitlement is showing. And, you’re just interested in complaining. Perhaps you should just stick to English. Like, the difference between to and too. Adeus.
@@jayke00Im sorry you feel this way. But in this video I did actually speak slower than most Portuguese speakers naturally do. It is true I’m instructing, and I understand why you think i should slow down even more so. But this speed is also part of our approach to teaching Portuguese – which we believe delivers better results with greater sense of accomplishment by the learners. When we slow down too much we enunciate every single syllable in a way we don’t normally do. This would possibly result in students feeling frustrated when experiencing real life situations and not understanding the natives. By speaking at a fairly normal to a slightly slower speed I allow myself to speak naturally. If you use the youtube settings to slow it down you’ll hear the natural speech in a slower way. Once you’re comfortable with that listen to it again at the normal pace and perhaps even challenge yourself to listening to it at a quicker speed. I hope this helps ☺️
I absolutely love this video! Don’t worry about the comments your talking at just the right pace for what the lesson is about!
Glad you liked it!! 😊
@@portuguesewithcarla as a native English speaker trying to learn Portuguese your content has been soooo helpful! Thank you Carla keep up the good work!
@@NeptuneDesign 🙏🏽🥰
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