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How to Say ‘Thanks for asking.’ in Portuguese

Obrigado por perguntar.

oh-bree-gah-doo poor pair-goon-tahr

[oh-bree-gah-doo poor pair-goon-tahr]

Phrase Breakdown

Obrigado

[oh-bree-gah-doo]

Thank you

A phrase used to express gratitude.

Example

Muito obrigado por perguntar como estou.

Thank you very much for asking how I am.

por

[poor]

for

A preposition used to indicate the purpose or intended recipient.

Example

Obrigado por tudo o que fez.

Thank you for everything you did.

perguntar

[pair-goon-tahr]

asking

A verb form for making a request or inquiry.

Example

Faço questão de perguntar sempre que posso.

I make sure to ask whenever I can.

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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