Obrigado
male speaker
In Portugal a man says Obrigado and a woman says Obrigada. The word agrees with the person speaking, not with the person being thanked. It is also called Muito obrigado and Obrigadinho.
Meaning: expression of thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Obrigado | male speaker |
| Obrigada | female speaker |
| Muito obrigado | strong thanks |
| Obrigadinho | casual, Portugal |
Add muito for emphasis, as in Muito obrigada. The usual reply is De nada.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Obrigadinho is an affectionate, informal form heard in Portugal. Não tem de quê is a polite reply to a stranger.
What mistakes should you avoid?
A woman who says Obrigado sounds like a mistake. Use Obrigada for yourself if you are a woman.
Did you know?
- Obrigado comes from the Latin obligatus, meaning "obliged", which explains why it changes with the gender of the speaker.
Examples in context
- Obrigado pela ajuda.Thank you for the help.
- Muito obrigada, foi muito simpático.Thank you very much, that was very kind.
- Obrigadinho, até logo!Thanks, see you later!
Example conversation
Joana thanks the baker Sr. António for her bread in a village near Viseu.
- JoanaAqui tem. Obrigada!Here you are. Thank you!
- Sr. AntónioDe nada. Boa tarde.You are welcome. Good afternoon.
- JoanaBoa tarde.Good afternoon.
