obrigado, meu amor
/o.bɾiˈɡa.du mew aˈmoʁ/word by word
obrigado, meu amor is the Portuguese way to say "thank you, my love".
This phrase is an affectionate way to express gratitude to a romantic partner or a very close loved one. While meu amor is highly romantic, it is also used by parents toward children in a very affectionate, non-romantic way.
What does it mean word for word?
The term obrigado literally means "obligated" or "indebted", implying you are indebted to the person for their kindness.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, you might hear the informal variation Valeu mesmo, amorzinho to say "thanks a lot, my little love". In Portugal, the more formal expression Agradeço-te imensamente, amor meu can be used to say "I thank you immensely, my love".
How does it change in a sentence?
If the speaker is male, the word for thank you is obrigado. If the speaker is female, the word for thank you changes from obrigado to obrigada.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /o.bɾiˈɡa.du mew aˈmoʁ/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In some Portuguese-speaking contexts, calling a stranger amor or meu amor is a common way for street vendors or taxi drivers to show friendly, informal warmth.
- The word obrigado is a linguistic relative of the English word 'obliged', as both stem from the Latin word for binding someone in a legal or moral duty.
- The diminutive -zinho in amorzinho expresses tenderness, but when applied to other words in a relationship, it can be used to convey subtle sarcasm or a 'little' insult.
Examples in context
- Querido(a), agradeço-te de coração todas as coisas maravilhosas que fazes por mim. Muito obrigado(a), meu amor.My dear, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the wonderful things you do for me. Thank you very much, my love.
- Valeu mesmo, amorzinho, por me fazer sentir tão especial. Obrigada por tudo.Thanks a lot, my little love, for making me feel so special. Thank you for everything.
- Obrigado, meu amor, pelo presente.Thank you, my love, for the gift.
- Obrigado, meu amor, por me ajudar hoje.Thank you, my love, for helping me today.
- Você é incrível. Obrigado, meu amor.You are amazing. Thank you, my love.
Example conversation
Rodrigo and Mariana are having coffee together in the morning.
- RodrigoO café está maravilhoso, obrigado, meu amor.The coffee is wonderful, thank you, my love.
- MarianaDe nada, Rodrigo. Fico feliz que gostou.You're welcome, Rodrigo. I'm glad you liked it.
- RodrigoVocê sempre cuida tão bem de mim.You always take such good care of me.
- MarianaEu amo você.I love you.
