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"Thank you very much" in Portuguese: muito obrigado/a
muito obrigado/a
Thank you very much in Portuguese is muito obrigado if you are a man and muito obrigada if you are a woman. Muito intensifies obrigado/a.
After a favor
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How to pronounce muito obrigado/a
Say it
MOOY-too oh-bree-GAH-doo / oh-bree-GAH-dah
/ˈmui.tu o.bɾi.ˈɡa.du/, /ˈmui.tu/
MOOY-too oh-bree-GAH-doo / oh-bree-GAH-dah.
"Thank you very much" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| muito obrigado | thank you very much (male speaker) Speaker gender matches. | Speaker gender matches. |
| muito obrigada | thank you very much (female speaker) Speaker gender matches. | Speaker gender matches. |
| obrigado/a demais | thanks a lot Casual strong thanks. | Casual strong thanks. |
| muito obrigado pela ajuda | thank you very much for the help Naming the reason. | Naming the reason. |
How to use muito obrigado/a in real life
- 1After a favor
Muito obrigado por me buscar no aeroporto.
Thank you very much for picking me up at the airport.
Male speaker form.
- 2In a shop
Muito obrigada! Pode deixar o troco.
Thank you very much! You can keep the change.
Female speaker form.
- 3Writing a message
Muito obrigado pela paciência hoje.
Thank you very much for your patience today.
Works in texts and emails.
Mistakes English speakers make with muito obrigado/a
Incorrect: Muito obrigado. (said by a woman about herself)
Correct: Muito obrigada.
Match the speaker: women say obrigada.
Incorrect: Muito thank you.
Correct: Muito obrigado/a.
Keep the Portuguese phrase.
Good to know
The obrigado/obrigada split follows the speaker, not the listener. Brazilians stack warmth with tom and smile; muito obrigado/a already sounds fully polite.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Thanking a neighbor who held a package
ChatPal
Guardei sua encomenda o dia inteiro.
I held your package all day.
You
Muito obrigada! Você me salvou.
Thank you very much! You saved me.
ChatPal
Imagina. Qualquer coisa, é só bater.
No problem. Anytime, just knock.
You
Muito obrigada de novo. Depois te pago um café.
Thank you very much again. I'll get you a coffee later.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Thank you very much" in Portuguese
Do I match the listener's gender?
No. Match the speaker: men obrigado, women obrigada.
Is muito necessary?
Obrigado/a alone is thanks. Muito makes it thank you very much.
How do I thank for something specific?
Muito obrigado/a por… or pela…
What is the reply?
De nada, por nada, or imagina.
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