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Obrigado or obrigada? "Obrigado" is a magic word that can open many doors for you, but you have to fully understand how to use it in context, in order to avoid saying the wrong thing to the wrong people. This article explains how to say thank you in Portuguese.

Aug 18, 2014 12:00 AM
Comments · 31
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Oh no please! 'Obrigado' doesn't sound forced. On the contrary, it's the most common word used to say thanks in Brazil. Someone please correct me if I am wrong, but I think is the most common word used to say thanks in all Portuguese speaking countries.

 

'Brigado' is ok if you are in informal conversations with your friends, but in the other situations, sounds really ugly in my opinion. Words for gratitude are always polite, no matter if you say:
- obrigado/a
- muito obrigado/a
- muitíssimo obrigado/a
- muito agradecido/a
- grato/a
- muito grato/a
- agradeço-te
- obrigadinho/a (informal)
- Obrigadão! (very informal)
- Valeu! (very informal)

August 22, 2014
4

Gostei! Hoje eu aprendi o uso como interjeição e substantivo. Na verdade para os estrangeiros que falam línguas como o inglês que não tem distinção do gênero nem do número é dificílimo.

August 21, 2014
3

Great article! However, my Brazilian partner says that I need to say 'brigado' to people, as 'obrigado' can sound a little sarcastic or forced.

August 22, 2014
3

One of the first words I've learnt of Portuguese language was "Obrigado". I think it's impossible forget this word :)

August 21, 2014
3

It's clear and a good explanation of the difference between male and female words, who is often a real difficulty for the no latin. Obrigada Li :)

August 20, 2014
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