obrigado pelos votos de aniversário
To say 'thank you for the birthday wishes' in Portuguese, use obrigado pelos votos de aniversário.
This phrase is used to express gratitude to people who have sent greetings or kind messages for one's birthday.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase pelos votos de aniversário literally breaks down to 'for the wishes of birthday'.
Which one should you use?
The word parabéns is the standard way to say 'happy birthday' in Portuguese and is often used as a shorthand for birthday wishes. You can use valeu pelos parabéns to express a similar sentiment in a more casual way.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a more informal setting, such as among friends, you can use valeu pelos parabéns.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the speaker is female, the word obrigado must change to obrigada, making the phrase obrigada pelos votos de aniversário.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, you might hear valeu instead of obrigado. While it means 'thanks' in this context, its literal meaning is 'it was worth it'.
- The word obrigado functions more like 'I am obliged' than 'thank you'. It implies that the person who sent the birthday wishes has placed you under a social obligation to return the kindness.
- Depending on the region, people may respond to birthday wishes by saying obrigado por lembrarem. This shifts the gratitude from the 'wishes' to the fact that the person 'remembered' the date.
Examples in context
- Muito obrigado(a) pelas felicitações de aniversário.Thank you very much for the birthday wishes.
- Estou grato(a) pela lembrança e pelas palavras amáveis.I'm grateful for the thoughtfulness and kind words.
- Fico emocionado(a) e agradecido(a) pelo carinho recebido.I feel touched and thankful for the love received.
- Agradeço de coração por lembrar do meu aniversário.I sincerely appreciate you remembering my birthday.
- Valeu pelas felicitações, pessoal!Thanks for the birthday wishes, guys!
- Obrigadão(a) por todas as mensagens de aniversário!Thanks a lot for all the birthday messages!
- Fiquei muito feliz com as mensagens carinhosas de vocês.I was really happy with all your sweet messages.
- Muito obrigado pelos votos de aniversário de todos.Thank you very much to everyone for the birthday wishes.
- Eu queria dizer obrigado pelos votos de aniversário.I wanted to say thank you for the birthday wishes.
- Obrigado pelos votos de aniversário, pessoal!Thank you for the birthday wishes, guys!
Example conversation
Rodrigo is responding to Mariana's message on social media.
- RodrigoMariana, muito obrigado pelos votos de aniversário!Mariana, thank you so much for the birthday wishes!
- MarianaDe nada, Rodrigo! Espero que seu dia seja ótimo.You're welcome, Rodrigo! I hope your day is great.
- RodrigoCom certeza, vai ser um dia muito especial.For sure, it's going to be a very special day.
- MarianaAproveite bastante o seu dia!Enjoy your day a lot!
