How do you say "Thanks for your help!" in Portuguese?

"Thanks for your help!" in Portuguese is "Obrigado pela ajuda!". This phrase is commonly used in Portugal.

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How to Say ‘Thanks for your help!’ in Portuguese

Q: What does "Obrigado pela ajuda!" mean in English?

"Obrigado pela ajuda!" means "Thanks for your help!" in English. Usage tip: Remember the feminine option: “Obrigada pela ajuda!” You can also say “Muito obrigado/a!” for extra warmth.

Obrigado pela ajuda!

oh-bree-GAH-doo PEH-luh uh-ZHOO-duh

[oh-bree-GAH-doo PEH-luh uh-ZHOO-duh]

💬 Usage Tip: Remember the feminine option: “Obrigada pela ajuda!” You can also say “Muito obrigado/a!” for extra warmth.

🇵🇹 In Portugal: On buses, it’s common to thank the driver or staff when they help with luggage or platform info.

Phrase Breakdown

Obrigado

[oh-bree-GAH-doo]

Thank you

Polite thanks (male speaker). Very common after someone tells you the platform or schedule.

Example

Obrigado pela ajuda! Já vou para a plataforma 6.

Thank you for the help! I’m going to platform 6 now.

pela

[PEH-luh]

for the

“pela” = “por” + “a” (for the, feminine). Used before feminine nouns like “ajuda”.

Example

Obrigado pela ajuda com o bilhete.

Thank you for the help with the ticket.

ajuda

[uh-ZHOO-duh]

help

Means “help/assistance”; in this phrase you’re thanking someone for assisting you.

Example

Obrigado pela ajuda a confirmar a hora do autocarro.

Thank you for the help confirming the bus time.

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