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How to Say ‘Thank you very much, that's very kind of you.’ in Portuguese

Muito obrigado, é muito simpático.

MWEEN-too oh-bree-GAH-doo eh MOOY-too seem-PAH-tee-koo

[MWEEN-too oh-bree-GAH-doo eh MOOY-too seem-PAH-tee-koo]

💬 Usage Tip: obrigado changes with the speaker, not the listener: men say obrigado and women say obrigada.

Phrase Breakdown

Muito obrigado,

MWEEN-too oh-bree-GAH-doo

Thank you very much,

Men say 'obrigado' and women say 'obrigada'. In European Portuguese it often sounds like 'MWEEN-tu bri-GA-du', with the first 'o' almost swallowed.

Example

Muito obrigado pela ajuda.

Thank you very much for the help.

Words in this phrase

Muito

[MWEEN-too]

very much

An adverb that strengthens the feeling of appreciation.

Example

Na mensagem, «muito» torna o elogio mais caloroso.

In the message, “very much” makes the compliment warmer.

obrigado

[oh-bree-GAH-doo]

Thank you (male speaker)

Used to express gratitude, said by a male speaker. 'Obrigado' is for males, as it must agree with the speaker's gender.

Example

Ele disse 'Obrigado' depois de receber ajuda.

He said 'Thank you' after receiving help.

é muito simpático.

eh MOOY-too seem-PAH-tee-koo

that's very kind.

'É' (it is / you are) sounds like the 'e' in 'bed'. The phrase compliments the other person's kindness. Stress 'PA' in 'simpático'.

Example

O senhor é muito simpático.

You are very kind, sir.

Words in this phrase

[eh]

you are

Polite 'you' form of 'ser', to be.

Example

A senhora é de Lisboa?

Are you from Lisbon?

muito

[MOOY-too]

very

Adverb used to intensify adjectives, adverbs, or expressions.

Example

Estou muito interessado em novas oportunidades.

I am very interested in new opportunities.

simpático

[seem-PAH-tee-koo]

kind; nice

Adjective for a thoughtful gesture or a friendly person (not 'sympathetic').

Example

A tua avó é muito simpática.

Your grandmother is very nice.

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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