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How to Say ‘Not at all, I'm the one who thanks you for the invitation.’ in Portuguese

Ora essa, eu é que agradeço o convite.

OH-rah EH-sah eh-ooh eh kuh uh-gruh-DEH-soo oo kon-VEE-tuh

[OH-rah EH-sah eh-ooh eh kuh uh-gruh-DEH-soo oo kon-VEE-tuh]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: Turning thanks back on the host is the expected reply. A guest shouldn't just accept gratitude for a gift, so thank them for having you instead.

Phrase Breakdown

Ora essa,

OH-rah EH-sah

Not at all,

This polite expression brushes off thanks. Say 'O-ra E-sa'.

Example

Ora essa, não tem de quê.

Not at all, you're welcome.

Words in this phrase

Ora

[OH-rah]

well / come on

"Ora" is a discourse word used to react, encourage, soften, or introduce a response.

Example

Ora, vamos começar a falar com os expositores.

Well, let's start talking to the exhibitors.

essa

[EH-sah]

that

"Essa" is a feminine demonstrative meaning that, referring to something near the listener or already mentioned.

Example

Essa oportunidade parece interessante para a tua carreira.

That opportunity seems interesting for your career.

eu é que agradeço

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

I'm the one who should thank you

'É que' stresses 'eu'. Say it as one smooth flow.

Example

Eu é que agradeço a visita.

I'm the one who's thankful for the visit.

Words in this phrase

[eh-ooh]

Pronoun referring to oneself.

Example

Eu estou aqui.

I am here.

[eh]

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.

o convite.

oo kon-VEE-tuh

for the invitation

'Convite' means invitation. 'Con' is nasal: 'kõ-VEE-t(e)'.

Example

Obrigado pelo convite.

Thanks for the invitation.

Words in this phrase

[oo]

the

A masculine singular definite article used before nouns.

Example

O prazer de participar foi grande.

The pleasure of taking part was great.

convite

[kon-VEE-tuh]

invitation

A request to join something, e.g. a connection request online.

Example

Aceitei o convite dela.

I accepted her invitation.

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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