Have you ever wondered if there is a different way to say thank you in Portuguese? You’ve reached the right lesson! I will cover 7 different ways to do so and help you sound more like a native speaker.
1- “obrigadíssimo” or “obrigadíssima”
The “íssimo” and “íssima” endings are one way we intensify adjectives in Portuguese, in this case, “obrigadíssimo” means “Thank you SO much” or “thank you extremely much”.
2- “Muitíssimo obrigado” or “muitíssmo obrigada”
We can also intensify the word “very” instead of “Obrigado” by adding “íssimo” to muito: “Muitíssimo obrigado” or “muitíssmo obrigada” is almost like you’re saying “intensely thank you”.
3- “obrigadão”
Another way to intensify the meaning is to use the Portuguese augmentative “ão” adding it to the end of the word: “obrigadão“
This version is considered informal (and gender-neutral). I would say it’s almost on the verge of being slang actually. It’s certainly used a lot among good friends.
4- “Obrigadinho” and “obrigadinha”
The use of diminutives is widespread in Portuguese and “thank you” is no exception. I’m sure you’ve heard of or come across: “Obrigadinho“ and “obrigadinha” before.
If you’re familiar with Portuguese diminutives you know that they are supposed to make the thing we’re talking about into a smaller version of it. But this is not their exclusive use of them. In a contradicting way, adding “inho” or “inha” to the end of a word can sometimes ALSO intensify it and/or make something sound more friendly. That is the case here with “obrigadinho” and “obrigadinha“.
Important note: Tone is very important with this one, otherwise it may come across as sarcastic.
5- “agradecido” or “agradecida”
We can say “agradecido” or “agradecida” which means “thankful”.
“Estou muito agradecida” or “estou muito agradecido” (I’m very thankful).
6- “grato” or “grata”
We can also use the word “grato” or “grata” which means “grateful”
“sou muito grata” or “sou muito grato” (I am very grateful”).
7- “agradeço”
Using the verb “agradecer” (to thank) by conjugating it. “agradeço imenso” meaning “I immensely thank”
If you don’t know when to use “obrigado” or “obrigada”, the video below explains it in detail!