Obrigado
man speaking
To thank a man in Portuguese a man says Obrigado and a woman says Obrigada. The form depends on who speaks and not on who is thanked. It is also called Obrigada, senhor.
Meaning: expression of thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Obrigado | man speaking |
| Obrigada, senhor | polite |
| Obrigada | woman speaking |
For respect add senhor, for example Obrigada, senhor. To a friend a first name is enough: Obrigado, João.
Which one should you use?
A casual Brazilian alternative between friends is Valeu. It means roughly "thanks a lot".
Did you know?
- Seu before a first name, as in seu Carlos, is a respectful short form of senhor in Brazil.
Examples in context
- Obrigada, senhor.Thank you, sir (said by a woman).
- Obrigado, João.Thank you, João (said by a man).
- Valeu, cara!Thanks, man!
Example conversation
Beatriz thanks a bus driver named Seu Carlos in Curitiba.
- BeatrizObrigada, seu Carlos.Thank you, Mr. Carlos.
- CarlosDe nada, boa viagem.You are welcome, have a good trip.
- BeatrizTchau!Bye!
