obrigado meu primo
/o.bɾiˈɡa.du mew ˈpɾĩ.mu/word by word
obrigado meu primo is how to say thank you my cousin in Portuguese.
This phrase is used to express gratitude specifically when addressing a male cousin.
Which one should you use?
Use obrigado meu primo when the cousin is male, and obrigada minha prima when the cousin is female.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must change based on the gender of both the speaker and the cousin. If the speaker is female, you must change obrigado to obrigada. To address a female cousin instead of a male one, change meu primo to minha prima.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /o.bɾiˈɡa.du mew ˈpɾĩ.mu/. It has 6 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, primo is often used as a friendly slang term for a peer or a 'buddy', even if there is no actual family relation.
- When you say obrigado, you are literally saying 'I am obliged'. You are telling your cousin that their kindness has placed you under a social or moral debt.
- In some Portuguese-speaking regions, a very quick way to say this is valeu, primo. The word valeu is a common informal substitute for obrigado.
Examples in context
- Primo(a), agradeço por sempre estar ao meu lado. Sua companhia e apoio são inestimáveis para mim. Muito obrigada!Cousin, I appreciate you always being by my side. Your company and support are invaluable to me. Thank you very much!
- Querido(a) primo(a), minha gratidão por sua presença constante em minha vida. Você é muito especial para mim. Obrigado(a)!Dear cousin, my gratitude for your constant presence in my life. You are very special to me. Thank you!
- Primo(a), meus mais sinceros agradecimentos por ter me ajudado quando eu mais precisei. Sempre poderei contar com você. Lembro-me de quando éramos crianças e compartilhávamos tantas aventuras juntos. Obrigado(a) por ser um primo(a) incrível.Cousin, my deepest appreciation for helping me when I needed it the most. I can always count on you. I remember when we were kids and shared so many adventures together. Thank you for being an amazing cousin.
Example conversation
Beatriz is thanking Felipe for giving her a ride.
- BeatrizObrigado meu primo por me trazer.Thank you my cousin for bringing me.
- FelipeDe nada, Beatriz!You're welcome, Beatriz!
- BeatrizFoi muita gentileza sua.That was very kind of you.
- FelipeNão foi nada.It was nothing.
