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How to Say ‘Thank you (I'm the one thanking you).’ in Portuguese

Obrigado eu.

oh-bree-GAH-doo eh-ooh

[oh-bree-GAH-doo eh-ooh]

🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is the standard friendly comeback when a customer thanks the staff, so expect to hear it at the till. You can use it yourself whenever someone thanks you first.

Phrase Breakdown

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.

[eh-ooh]

Pronoun referring to oneself.

Example

Eu estou aqui.

I am here.

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