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Pela ajuda

For the help

Language note: “Pela” = “por + a” (contracted). With masculine it’s “pelo” (por + o).

Culture note: Portuguese uses these contractions all the time in signs and speech—spotting them makes listening much easier.

Context: You add what you’re thanking them for.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

Pela

[PEH-luh]

For the (by+the) / for the

Contraction of “por” + “a” = “pela”. Used to mean “for the” (feminine singular), e.g., “pela ajuda” = “for the help”.

Obrigado Pela ajuda na estação de autocarros.

Thank you for the help at the bus station.

ajuda

[uh-ZHOO-duh]

help

Assistance; used when thanking someone who gave directions or information.

Obrigado pela ajuda a encontrar a plataforma 6.

Thanks for the help finding platform 6.

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