Obrigado
man speaking
To thank a woman in Portuguese a man says Obrigado and a woman says Obrigada. The ending matches the speaker, not the listener. It is also called Obrigado, senhora.
Meaning: expression of thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Obrigado | man speaking |
| Obrigado, senhora | polite |
| Obrigada | woman speaking |
For a polite tone add senhora, for example Obrigado, senhora. With a friend use her name.
Which one should you use?
In Portugal the same words work, and both obrigado and obrigada are used the same way there.
Did you know?
- Dona before a first name is a respectful title for a woman in Brazil.
Examples in context
- Obrigado, senhora.Thank you, madam (said by a man).
- Obrigada, Júlia.Thank you, Júlia (said by a woman).
- Muito obrigado pela ajuda, dona Rita.Thank you very much for the help, Rita (said by a man).
Example conversation
Eduardo thanks his neighbor Dona Rita for a cake in Belo Horizonte.
- RitaFiz este bolo para vocês.I made this cake for you.
- EduardoMuito obrigado, dona Rita!Thank you very much, Rita!
- RitaAproveite!Enjoy it!
