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How to Say ‘Oh, I'd be so grateful!’ in Portuguese

Ai, agradecia imenso!

eye ah-grah-duh-SEE-ah ee-MEHN-soo

[eye ah-grah-duh-SEE-ah ee-MEHN-soo]

💬 Usage Tip: agradecia literally means "I used to thank", but here it works as a polite "I would thank". Portuguese speakers often use this form to soften requests and replies. Same with queria "I'd like".

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Ai at the start adds warmth and a bit of drama. It is very typical of Portuguese speech, especially among older relatives.

Phrase Breakdown

[eye]

Interjection expressing surprise, delight or pain.

Example

Ai, que bom!

Oh, how nice!

agradecia

[ah-grah-duh-SEE-ah]

I would appreciate

From 'agradecer'; polite way to say thanks.

Example

Agradecia a sua ajuda.

I'd appreciate your help.

imenso

[ee-MEHN-soo]

immensely

Very much, a lot.

Example

Gosto imenso de ti.

I like you immensely.

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