Muito obrigado
man speaking, Brazil
In Brazilian Portuguese "thank you so much" is Muito obrigado if you are a man and Muito obrigada if you are a woman. Friends also say Valeu for a quick thanks.
Meaning: strong thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Muito obrigado | man speaking, Brazil |
| Muito obrigada | woman speaking, Brazil |
| Valeu | casual, Brazil |
Obrigadão and Obrigadão mesmo are warmer versions for men. Valeu is informal and goes well with friends, not with a boss or a stranger.
Which one should you use?
To add feeling, you can say Muito obrigado por tudo for "thank you for everything".
How does it change in a sentence?
Obrigado agrees with the speaker, not with the person you thank. A man always says obrigado and a woman always says obrigada.
Did you know?
- The word obrigado literally means "obliged", so it works like saying "I am obliged to you".
Examples in context
- Muito obrigada pela ajuda!Thank you so much for the help!
- Muito obrigado, de coração.Thank you so much, from the heart.
- Valeu, cara!Thanks, man!
Example conversation
Cláudia thanks her neighbor Fábio for carrying her bags.
- FábioPronto, deixei na porta.Done, I left them at the door.
- CláudiaMuito obrigada, Fábio!Thank you so much, Fábio!
- FábioDe nada.You are welcome.
