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How to Say ‘Thanks, but I'm with friends.’ in Portuguese

Obrigada, mas estou com amigas.

oh-bree-GAH-dah MAHS eesh-TOH kohng ah-MEE-gahsh

[oh-bree-GAH-dah MAHS eesh-TOH kohng ah-MEE-gahsh]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is a polite, face-saving way to turn down a drink. Accept it as a "no" and move on gracefully.

Phrase Breakdown

Obrigada,

oh-bree-GAH-dah

Thank you,

Women say 'obrigada' and men say 'obrigado'. Stress the 'ga': 'o-bree-GA-da'.

Example

Obrigada pela ajuda.

Thank you for the help.

Words in this phrase

Obrigada

[oh-bree-GAH-dah]

Thank you (female speaker)

Used to express gratitude, said by a female speaker. 'Obrigada' is for females, as it must agree with the speaker's gender.

Example

Ela disse 'Obrigada' ao motorista.

She said 'Thank you' to the driver.

mas estou com amigas.

MAHS eesh-TOH kohng ah-MEE-gahsh

but I'm with friends.

'Mas' means 'but'. In fast speech 'mas estou' links smoothly into 'mazhtoh'.

Example

Gostava, mas estou com amigas.

I'd like to, but I'm with friends.

Words in this phrase

mas

[MAHS]

But

Used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned.

Example

Ela disse que viria, mas não apareceu.

She said she would come, but she didn't show up.

estou

[eesh-TOH]

I am

First-person singular of "estar," used for actions happening now.

Example

Estou preparado para novas conversas profissionais.

I am prepared for new professional conversations.

com

[kohng]

with

Preposition used to connect an idea to a quality, person, or thing.

Example

Com experiência internacional, o candidato destaca-se mais.

With international experience, the candidate stands out more.

amigas

[ah-MEE-gahsh]

female friends

Plural feminine of 'amigo'.

Example

Vou jantar com as minhas amigas.

I'm having dinner with my friends.

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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