Muito obrigada
everyday
A woman says Muito obrigada for "thank you very much" in Portuguese. A man says Muito obrigado.
Muito obrigada is warm but not overly formal, and it works in Brazil and in Portugal.
Meaning: expression of thanks (phrase)
Which one should you use?
Brazilians also say Valeu, which is casual, and Portuguese speakers say Obrigadíssima for an extra strong thanks.
How does it change in a sentence?
Muito is an adverb here, so it never changes. Only obrigada takes the feminine ending, because the speaker is a woman.
Did you know?
- Obrigadíssima is the superlative of obrigada and shows very strong thanks.
Examples in context
- Muito obrigada pela ajuda.Thank you very much for the help.
- Muito obrigada, adorei o presente.Thank you very much, I loved the gift.
- Muito obrigada a todos.Thank you very much, everyone.
Example conversation
Teresa receives a gift from her aunt Luísa at a family lunch in Porto.
- LuísaIsto é para ti, Teresa.This is for you, Teresa.
- TeresaMuito obrigada, tia!Thank you very much, aunt!
- LuísaEspero que gostes.I hope you like it.
