obrigado por tudo
/o.bɾiˈɡa.du puʁ ˈtu.du/word by word
obrigado por tudo is the Portuguese phrase for "thank you for everything".
This phrase is used to express gratitude for all the help or kindness someone has provided. It covers a general state of affairs or a collection of actions.
Which one should you use?
While obrigado por tudo expresses thanks for a general collection of things or a general state of affairs, the phrase obrigado por isso is used when you want to say "thank you for this" specifically.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, you might hear the phrase Muito agradecido/a por tudo. In Brazil, speakers often use the phrase Valeu mesmo por tudo!
How does it change in a sentence?
A female speaker must use the feminine form obrigada por tudo instead of the masculine obrigado por tudo.
How do you pronounce it?
/o.bɾiˈɡa.du puʁ ˈtu.du/. The phrase has 6 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word obrigado comes from the Latin word for 'bound' or 'obliged'. When you say it, you are literally telling the other person that you are now in their debt.
- In Brazil, the casual version valeu is derived from the verb 'valer' meaning 'to be worth'. It suggests that the favor received had a real value.
- In some formal settings in Portugal, people may accompany a phrase of gratitude with a slight nod of the head, but they generally avoid the overly enthusiastic gestures common in Brazil.
Examples in context
- Obrigado por tudo.Thank you for everything.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase obrigado por tudo.Tatoeba #1217840 by alexmarcelo, translation #2107842 by Eldad
- Obrigado por tudo, professor.Thank you for everything, teacher.
Example conversation
Gabriel is helping Mariana move out of her apartment.
- MarianaGabriel, obrigado por tudo hoje.Gabriel, thank you for everything today.
- GabrielNão foi nada, Mariana.It was nothing, Mariana.
- MarianaEu realmente aprecio a sua ajuda.I really appreciate your help.
- GabrielDe nada, fico feliz em ajudar.You're welcome, I'm happy to help.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (obrigado, por, tudo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries obrigado, por, tudo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
