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How to Say ‘Thank you very much’ in Portuguese

Muito obrigado

MWEEN-too oh-bree-GAH-doo

[MWEEN-too oh-bree-GAH-doo]

💬 Usage Tip: obrigado agrees with the speaker, not the listener. Men say obrigado and women say obrigada.

Phrase Breakdown

Muito

[MWEEN-too]

very / much

Used to intensify meaning or express quantity. In thanks, it means very much.

Example

Gosto muito de café com leite de aveia.

I like coffee with oat milk very much.

obrigado

[oh-bree-GAH-doo]

Thank you (male speaker)

Used to express gratitude, said by a male speaker. 'Obrigado' is for males, as it must agree with the speaker's gender.

Example

Ele disse 'Obrigado' depois de receber ajuda.

He said 'Thank you' after receiving help.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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