obrigado por me amar
/o.bɾiˈɡa.du puʁ mi aˈma(ʁ)/word by word
The English phrase "thank you for loving me" is translated into Portuguese as obrigado por me amar.
This phrase is an expression of gratitude used to thank someone for their love and affection.
Which one should you use?
While obrigado por me amar uses the infinitive form amar, you cannot use the conjugated form amas after the preposition por in this context. Additionally, the informal version Obrigado/a por me amares can be used to express the same sentiment.
How does it change in a sentence?
The preposition por is used here to express the reason for the gratitude. If the speaker is female, the word obrigado must change to obrigada to become obrigada por me amar.
How do you pronounce it?
/o.bɾiˈɡa.du puʁ mi aˈma(ʁ)/. The word has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Portuguese, the word for love amar is used for deep romantic or familial bonds, but for friends or casual affection, Brazilians often use the verb querer, which literally means 'to want'.
- The word obrigado literally means 'obliged', so saying 'thank you' is akin to saying 'I am under an obligation to you'.
- Portuguese has several words for 'love' that English lacks a single word for, such as querência, which describes a deep longing or affection for a specific place or person.
Examples in context
- Obrigado/a por me amares tanto.Thank you for loving me so much.
- Eu só queria dizer obrigado por me amar.I just wanted to say thank you for loving me.
- Obrigado por me amar exatamente como eu sou.Thank you for loving me exactly as I am.
Example conversation
A couple is having a quiet, romantic moment at home.
- BeatrizVocê é o melhor parceiro do mundo.You are the best partner in the world.
- RodrigoObrigado por me amar também, Beatriz.Thank you for loving me too, Beatriz.
- BeatrizEu amo cada detalhe seu.I love every detail about you.
- RodrigoEu também te amo muito.I love you very much too.
