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/oˈbɾiɡadu/
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Expressing gratitude or indicating a feeling of being bound by duty, the Portuguese word obrigado is used as an interjection or adjective.
Practice using obrigado in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Você está obrigado a pagar a conta.
    You are obliged to pay the bill.
  • Quando recebi o presente, eu apenas disse obrigado.
    When I received the gift, I just said thank you.
  • Ele respondeu com um simples obrigado.
    He replied with a simple thank you.
  • Obrigado por me atender tão rapidamente.
    Thank you for attending me so quickly.
  • Eu obrigado pela ajuda.
    I thank you for the help.

Similar words

comprometido
devedor
indebted
valeu
grato
muito agradecido
vinculado
coberto
muito obrigado
obrigadíssimo

Meanings

Thank you expression

adjective
everyday
neutral
Used to express gratitude toward someone, often as a polite response after receiving a favor or gift.

Examples

  • Eu obrigado pela ajuda.
    I thank you for the help.
  • Muito obrigado, amigo!
    Thank you very much, friend.
  • Ela disse obrigada ao professor.
    She said thank you to the teacher.
  • Obrigado por me atender tão rapidamente.
    Thank you for attending me so quickly.
  • Obrigado a todos que participaram.
    Thank you to everyone who participated.
  • Ele respondeu com um simples obrigado.
    He replied with a simple thank you.
  • Quando recebi o presente, eu apenas disse obrigado.
    When I received the gift, I just said thank you.

Similar words

agradeço
muito agradecido
grato
valeu
obrigadíssimo
mil obrigados
tô agradecido
muito obrigado

Obligated or bound

adjective
everyday
neutral
Describes a feeling of being required to do something because of duty, a favor, or a sense of indebtedness.

Examples

  • Estou obrigado a terminar o relatório hoje.
    I am obliged to finish the report today.
  • Ele se sentiu obrigado a aceitar o convite.
    He felt obliged to accept the invitation.
  • Após o favor, ela ficou obrigada a retribuir.
    After the favor, she felt obliged to reciprocate.
  • Nós estamos obrigados a seguir as regras.
    We are obliged to follow the rules.
  • Você está obrigado a pagar a conta.
    You are obliged to pay the bill.
  • O funcionário se mostrou obrigado ao chefe.
    The employee seemed obliged to the boss.
  • Mesmo sem querer, ele ficou obrigado a participar.
    Even without wanting to, he became obliged to participate.

Similar words

devedor
comprometido
vinculado
responsável
coberto
grato
indebted
obrigado

Etymology

From Latin obligātus, the past participle of obligāre ‘to bind, to oblige’.

FAQ

What does obrigado mean?

obrigado means ‘thank you’ when spoken by a man, and also ‘obliged’ or ‘indebted’ in other contexts.

How do you say thank you in Portuguese?

You say obrigado if you are male, obrigada if you are female.

Why does obrigado have a masculine form?

Because it is an adjective that agrees with the speaker’s gender.

Is obrigado ever used as a noun?

No, it functions as an adjective or interjection, not as a noun.

What is the origin of obrigado?

It comes from Latin obligātus, the past participle of obligāre, meaning ‘to bind’.

Can obrigado be used to express obligation?

Yes, in sentences like ‘Estou obrigado a pagar’, it means ‘I am obliged to pay’.

What is the difference between obrigado and obrigatório?

obrigado expresses gratitude or feeling bound, while obrigatório means ‘mandatory’.

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