obrigada

Feminine

Brazilian Portuguese dictionary entry for obrigadawith pronunciation guidance and usage notes.

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oh-bree-GAH-dah

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/obɾiˈɡadɐ/

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What does “obrigada” mean?

Definitions of “obrigada” with Brazilian Portuguese example sentences and English translations.

thank you (said by a woman)Interjection

Obrigada pela ajuda.

Thank you for the help.

Muito obrigada, de coração.

Thank you very much, from the heart.

Obrigada por esperar.

Thank you for waiting.