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How to Say ‘I'm the one who should thank you’ in Portuguese

Eu é que agradeço

eh-ooh eh kuh uh-gruh-DEH-soo

[eh-ooh eh kuh uh-gruh-DEH-soo]

💬 Usage Tip: Putting é que after a person shifts the emphasis onto them, a bit like saying "it's me who…". It works with anyone: tu é que sabes "you're the one who knows".

Phrase Breakdown

Eu é que

eh-ooh eh kuh

It's me who

'É que' adds emphasis. Link the words smoothly: 'EW-E-k(e)'.

Example

Eu é que sei.

I'm the one who knows.

Words in this phrase

Eu

[eh-ooh]

I

Pronoun referring to oneself.

Example

Eu estou aqui.

I am here.

é

[eh]

is

Form of the verb 'ser' used to identify or state something.

Example

É meu interesse conhecer melhor a empresa.

It is my interest to get to know the company better.

que

[kuh]

that

Often used in expressions like claro que sim to reinforce the statement.

Example

Acho que podemos colaborar bem.

I think that we can collaborate well.

agradeço

[uh-gruh-DEH-soo]

I thank

Present of agradecer (to thank), I form.

Example

Agradeço a ajuda.

I appreciate the 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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