Obrigado/Obrigada
Thank you (m/f)
Language note: Use 'Obrigado' if you're male and 'Obrigada' if you're female.
Culture note: Expressing gratitude is highly appreciated in Portuguese culture.
Context: The person accepts your apology.
Word-by-Word 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.
Ele disse 'Obrigado' depois de receber ajuda.
He said 'Thank you' after receiving help.
Obrigada
[oh-bree-GAH-dah]
Thank you (female speaker)
Used to express gratitude, said by a female speaker. 'Obrigada' is for females, as it must agree with the speaker's gender.
Ela disse 'Obrigada' ao motorista.
She said 'Thank you' to the driver.
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