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How to Say ‘Once again, thank you.’ in Portuguese

Mais uma vez, obrigado.

mysh OO-muh vehz oh-bree-GAH-doo

[mysh OO-muh vehz oh-bree-GAH-doo]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Repeating your thanks as you leave or move on is expected after receiving a gift, and it rounds off the exchange politely.

Phrase Breakdown

Mais uma vez,

mysh OO-muh vehz

Once again,

Link 'mais' and 'uma' together: 'my-ZOO-ma'.

Example

Mais uma vez, parabéns.

Once again, congratulations.

Words in this phrase

Mais

[mysh]

Used to ask for additional information or greater quantity.

Example

Quero saber mais antes de me candidatar.

I want to know more before applying.

uma

[OO-muh]

Feminine singular indefinite article before 'família'.

Example

Uma empresa pode ter uma cultura muito acolhedora.

A company can have a very welcoming culture.

vez

[vehz]

time

Used in expressions about an occasion or experience.

Example

É a primeira vez que venho aqui.

It is the first time I have come here.

obrigado.

oh-bree-GAH-doo

thank you.

Men say 'obrigado' and women say 'obrigada'. Say it 'o-bree-GA-doo'.

Example

Muito obrigado!

Thank you very much!

Words in this phrase

obrigado

[oh-bree-GAH-doo]

thank you

Common way to express thanks; traditionally used by a male speaker.

Example

Digo Obrigado depois de receber uma dica útil.

I say Obrigado after receiving a useful tip.

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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