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

Obrigado pela ajuda!

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

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

🇵🇹 In Portugal: This is polite and natural with staff, drivers, or anyone who has just helped you. In Portugal, a quick Obrigado/a! is often all you need; adding pela ajuda just makes it warmer and more specific.

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.

Related guides

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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