How to Say “Kind Regards” in Portuguese

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atenciosamente
/a.tẽ.siˌɔ.zaˈmẽ.t͡ʃi/
In Portuguese, "kind regards" is expressed as atenciosamente.
atenciosamente is used as a polite closing for letters and emails, similar to "sincerely" or "yours faithfully" in English. It is the standard way to sign off on professional correspondence and business emails.
Meaning: polite closing of a letter (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

atenciosamente is an adverb meaning "attentively," which is derived from the adjective atencioso, meaning "attentive" or "considerate".

Which one should you use?

While the shorter form atentamente is also used, atenciosamente is more common for standard business sign-offs. In informal or semi-formal settings among acquaintances, Brazilians often use abraços (hugs).

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

atenciosamente is a formal closing. Other formal options include Com os melhores cumprimentos (with the best regards) and Cordiais cumprimentos (cordial regards). If you are writing to friends or people you know well, you should use informal closings like Um abraço (a hug), Grande abraço (big hug) or Um forte abraço (a strong hug) to express warmth.

How does it change in a sentence?

Because it is an adverb, atenciosamente does not change its form based on the gender or number of the sender.

How do you pronounce it?

The word has 7 syllables. The stress is on the 6th syllable: /a.tẽ.siˌɔ.zaˈmẽ.tʃi/.

Did you know?

  • The suffix -mente in atenciosamente originates from the Old Galician-Portuguese word for 'mind' (mente), implying that the action is performed with a specific state of mind.
  • While atenciosamente is the standard for business, Brazilians frequently use abraços (hugs) as a sign-off for people they know, even in professional environments where a 'hug' would be too intimate in English.

Examples in context

  • Atenciosamente, João.
    Kind regards, João.
  • Finalizei o e-mail com atenciosamente.
    I finished the email with kind regards.

Example conversation

Juliana and Lucas are discussing a formal email format.

  1. Juliana

    Lucas, como devo terminar este e-mail profissional?
    Lucas, how should I end this professional email?
  2. Lucas

    Você pode usar atenciosamente para ser educado.
    You can use kind regards to be polite.
  3. Juliana

    Entendi, vou escrever atenciosamente no final.
    I understand, I will write kind regards at the end.
  4. Lucas

    Isso é perfeito para o seu contexto.
    That is perfect for your context.

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