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How to Say ‘Thanks, and have a good day at work!’ in Portuguese

Obrigado e bom trabalho!

oh-bree-GAH-doo ee bohng tra-BAH-lyoo

[oh-bree-GAH-doo ee bohng tra-BAH-lyoo]

Phrase Breakdown

Obrigado

[oh-bree-GAH-doo]

thank you

Common way to express thanks; traditionally used by a male speaker.

Example

Digo Obrigado depois de receber uma dica útil.

I say Obrigado after receiving a useful tip.

e bom trabalho!

ee bohng tra-BAH-lyoo

and good work!

'Bom trabalho' means 'good work' or 'have a good day at work'. 'Bom' is nasal, and 'lh' sounds like 'ly'.

Example

Bom trabalho, equipa!

Good work, team!

Words in this phrase

[ee]

and

A simple connector joining two qualities or ideas.

Example

Procuro um ambiente aberto e humano.

I am looking for an open and human environment.

bom

[bohng]

good

Adjective meaning good; often used to react positively to plans or ideas.

Example

Esse horário é bom para mim.

That time is good for me.

trabalho

[tra-BAH-lyoo]

work

Noun meaning work or job.

Example

O trabalho começa às nove.

Work starts at nine.

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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