obrigado, linda
/o.bɾiˈɡa.du ˈlĩ.dɐ/word by word
obrigado, linda is the Portuguese way to say "thank you, beautiful".
This phrase is used to thank a woman while simultaneously complimenting her appearance.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word obrigado must match the gender of the person speaking: use obrigado if you are male and obrigada if you are female. The adjective linda must match the gender of the person being addressed. To thank a man while complimenting his appearance, use the masculine form obrigado, lindo to mean "thank you, handsome".
How do you pronounce it?
/o.bɾiˈɡa.du ˈlĩ.dɐ/. There are 6 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In many Portuguese-speaking cultures, calling a stranger linda while thanking them is common in casual settings like a street market, whereas in English it might feel overly intimate.
- Because obrigado is a past participle, you are grammatically saying you have been 'bound' or 'tied' by the person's kindness.
- Depending on the region in Brazil, you might hear obrigadão to express an extra large amount of gratitude, though it is rarely paired with linda in formal settings.
Examples in context
- Obrigado, linda.Thank you, beautiful.
- Obrigado, linda, pelo presente.Thank you, beautiful, for the gift.
- Obrigado, linda, pelo elogio.Thank you, beautiful, for the compliment.
Example conversation
Gabriel is thanking Beatriz for bringing him coffee.
- GabrielObrigado, linda, pelo café.Thank you, beautiful, for the coffee.
- BeatrizDe nada, Gabriel.You're welcome, Gabriel.
- GabrielVocê é muito gentil.You are very kind.
- BeatrizFoi um prazer.It was a pleasure.
