How To Say “Thank You” In Brazilian Portuguese

Saying the important phrase “thank you” in Brazilian Portuguese is simple and easy. You can either say the straightforward “obrigado” (if you identify as male) or “obrigada” (if you identify as female). Or you can use the very common “valeu,” which simply means "thanks."

Just remember that whatever form of thank you you choose whenever you are in Brazil, it should never be forgotten!

On another note, saying thank you in Brazilian Portuguese comes in many ways. There’s even a way to say it through text without having to spell out the entire word. It's just another fun, casual way of showing gratitude—so why not say it in a more “fetch” kind of way, ykwim?

Ways to say Thank You in Brazil

• Thank you (female): Obrigada (oh-bri-ga-dah)
• Thank you (male): Obrigado (oh-bri-ga-doh)
• Thank you very much: Muito obrigada / obrigado
• Thank you (informal): Brigado / Brigadão
• Thanks (very common): Valeu (vah-ley-oo)
• Thanks (cute/informal): Brigadinho (bri-ga-jee-noh)
• Thanks (texting slang): OBG
• I’m grateful: Estou grato (es-toh gra-toh)
• I thank you: Lhe agradeço (leh ah-gra-de-so)
• Thanks for the help: Valeu pela ajuda
• Thank you for the help: Obrigada/o pela ajuda
• I can’t thank you enough: Não tenho nem como agradecer
• You’re welcome: De nada (jeh na-da) / Por nada