Portuguese · Greetings & Essentials
"No, thank you" in Portuguese: não, obrigado/a
não, obrigado/a
No, thank you in Portuguese is não, obrigado or não, obrigada. Match obrigado/a to the speaker. A soft smile keeps it polite.
Declining a sample
Não, obrigado. Já comi bastante.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce não, obrigado/a
Say it
nown, oh-bree-GAH-doo / oh-bree-GAH-dah
/ˈnɐ̃w̃ o.bɾi.ˈɡa.du/, /ˈnɐ̃w̃/
nown, oh-bree-GAH-doo / oh-bree-GAH-dah.
"No, thank you" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| não, obrigado | no, thank you (male speaker) Polite refusal. | Polite refusal. |
| não, obrigada | no, thank you (female speaker) Polite refusal. | Polite refusal. |
| não, valeu | no thanks (casual) Friends and informal offers. | Friends and informal offers. |
| agora não, obrigado/a | not now, thank you Softening the no. | Softening the no. |
How to use não, obrigado/a in real life
- 1Declining a sample
Não, obrigado. Já comi bastante.
No, thank you. I've already eaten plenty.
Male speaker form.
- 2At a store
Não, obrigada. Estou só olhando.
No, thank you. I'm just looking.
Female speaker form.
- 3Refusing a ride
Agora não, obrigado. Prefiro caminhar.
Not now, thank you. I prefer to walk.
Agora não softens refusal.
Mistakes English speakers make with não, obrigado/a
Incorrect: Não, obrigado. (said by a woman)
Correct: Não, obrigada.
Women say obrigada even in refusals.
Incorrect: No, thank you. (in Portuguese conversation)
Correct: Não, obrigado/a.
Keep the Portuguese phrase.
Good to know
Brazilians refuse with warmth. Não, obrigado/a plus a short reason feels kinder than a bare não. Vendors hear it all day and usually smile back.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A street vendor offering extra sauce
ChatPal
Quer mais molho na porção?
Want more sauce on the portion?
You
Não, obrigada. Já está ótimo.
No, thank you. It's already great.
ChatPal
E uma sobremesa rapidinha?
And a quick dessert?
You
Não, obrigada. Só a conta, por favor.
No, thank you. Just the bill, please.
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FAQ
Common questions about "No, thank you" in Portuguese
Do I still match gender when saying no?
Yes. Não, obrigado / Não, obrigada follows the speaker.
Is não alone rude?
Not always, but não, obrigado/a is softer with strangers.
What is a casual alternative?
Não, valeu among friends.
How do I refuse for now?
Agora não, obrigado/a.
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