muito obrigado
masculine, Brazil
In Brazil "thank you very much" is muito obrigado for a man and muito obrigada for a woman. A casual version is valeu demais.
Meaning: strong expression of gratitude (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| muito obrigado | masculine, Brazil |
| Muito obrigada | feminine, Brazil |
| Valeu demais | casual, Brazil |
You can also say Obrigadíssimo or Obrigadíssima for extra warmth, which is typical of expressive Brazilian speech.
How does it change in a sentence?
Only obrigado changes with the speaker. Muito stays the same.
Did you know?
- The ending -íssimo is the Portuguese superlative and Brazilians use it freely for emphasis.
Examples in context
- Muito obrigado por tudo.Thank you very much for everything. (man speaking)
- Muito obrigada pelo presente.Thank you very much for the gift. (woman speaking)
- Valeu demais pela carona!Thanks a lot for the ride!
Example conversation
Sandra receives a birthday gift from her friend Daniel in Natal.
- DanielFeliz aniversário, Sandra!Happy birthday, Sandra!
- SandraMuito obrigada, Daniel!Thank you very much, Daniel!
- DanielVocê merece.You deserve it.
