Obrigado
said by a man, Portugal
In Portugal a man says Obrigado and a woman says Obrigada. The ending follows the speaker. It is also called Agradeço and Muito obrigado.
Meaning: expressing thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Obrigado | said by a man, Portugal |
| Agradeço | formal |
| Obrigada | said by a woman, Portugal |
| Muito obrigado | strong thanks |
The reply is De nada, "you are welcome". For stronger thanks add muito, as in Muito obrigado. Formal writing may use Agradeço or Agradeço muito.
Which one should you use?
In Portugal people add Obrigado or Obrigada in almost every small exchange, including paying at a shop, and the tone is warm rather than stiff.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Brazil uses the same forms. Brazilians add casual Valeu among friends, which is not used in Portugal in the same way.
Did you know?
- The word obrigado comes from the Latin obligatus, "bound", and still literally means "I am obliged".
Examples in context
- Obrigado pela ajuda.Thank you for the help.
- Muito obrigada, foi um prazer.Thank you very much, it was a pleasure.
- Agradeço muito a vossa atenção.I am very grateful for your attention.
Example conversation
Marta buys bread at a bakery in Faro, and the baker Sr. Joaquim hands her the bag.
- MartaBoa tarde, queria dois pães.Good afternoon, I would like two rolls.
- Sr. JoaquimAqui tem. São sessenta cêntimos.Here you are. That is sixty cents.
- MartaObrigada. Bom dia.Thank you. Have a good day.
- Sr. JoaquimDe nada, adeus!You are welcome, bye!
