How to Say ‘Thank you for your understanding.’ in Portuguese
Obrigado pela compreensão.
oh-bree-GAH-doo PEH-lah kom-pree-en-SOW
[oh-bree-GAH-doo PEH-lah kom-pree-en-SOW]
💬 Usage Tip: [pela] is [por] + [a], so Portuguese often squeezes small words together like this. Another very common one is [do] = [de] + [o].
🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is a polite, slightly formal way to smooth things over after a problem. In a taxi dispute, it can help end the conversation on a calm note even if you're still unhappy.
Phrase Breakdown
Obrigado
[oh-bree-GAH-doo]
thank you
A polite way to express gratitude. Here it is part of a full phrase thanking someone for their understanding.
Depois do problema com o pagamento, disse Obrigado pela compreensão.
After the problem with the payment, I said Thank you for your understanding.
Pela compreensão
PEH-lah kom-pree-en-SOW
For your understanding
Used to thank someone for being understanding.
Obrigado pela compreensão.
Thank you for your understanding.
Words in this phrase
pela
[PEH-lah]
for the
Contraction of "por" + "a", used here to link thanks to "understanding."
Na frase, pela liga o agradecimento à compreensão: Obrigado pela compreensão.
In the phrase, for the links the thanks to the understanding: Thank you for your understanding.
compreensão
[kom-pree-en-SOW]
understanding
Means patience or understanding shown by another person, especially in a difficult moment.
O motorista mostrou compreensão, e eu respondi: Obrigado pela compreensão.
The driver showed understanding, and I replied: Thank you for your understanding.
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