obrigado, meu lindo anjo
/o.bɾiˈɡa.du mew ˈlĩ.du ˈɐ̃.ʒu/word by word
The English phrase "thank you beautiful angel" is translated into Portuguese as obrigado, meu lindo anjo.
This phrase is an affectionate way to express gratitude while calling the recipient a beautiful angel.
Which one should you use?
The default form obrigado, meu lindo anjo uses masculine adjectives, which is the standard way to address a male or to use a generic masculine form.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the speaker is female, the word for "thank you" changes from obrigado to obrigada.
How do you pronounce it?
/o.bɾiˈɡa.du mew ˈlĩ.du ˈɐ̃.ʒu/. The word has 8 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- While obrigado sounds like a simple 'thank you', it literally means that you are 'obliged' or 'indebted' to the person you are thanking.
- Calling someone meu anjo is a common term of endearment in Brazil and Portugal that can be used between romantic partners, parents and children, or even close friends.
- In Portuguese, the word lindo is used far more broadly than the English 'beautiful'. It can be used to describe a person's physical looks, a kind gesture, or even a piece of weather.
Examples in context
- Você é incrível! Valeu mesmo, anjo maravilhoso!You are incredible! Thanks a lot, wonderful angel!
- Obrigado, meu lindo anjo, pela ajuda.Thank you, my beautiful angel, for the help.
- Você é demais, obrigado, meu lindo anjo.You are amazing, thank you, my beautiful angel.
- Obrigado, meu lindo anjo, pelo presente.Thank you, my beautiful angel, for the gift.
Example conversation
Rodrigo helps Juliana carry some heavy bags.
- JulianaVocê me salvou hoje, Rodrigo!You saved me today, Rodrigo!
- RodrigoNão foi nada, Juliana. Eu ajudo com prazer.It was nothing, Juliana. I'm happy to help.
- JulianaObrigado, meu lindo anjo.Thank you, my beautiful angel.
- RodrigoDe nada, querida.You're welcome, dear.
