In 15 Seconds
- Used to thank someone before they complete a requested favor.
- Best suited for emails, professional settings, and formal requests.
- Acts as a polite way to encourage a prompt response.
Meaning
This is a polite way to say 'thanks in advance' when you ask someone for a favor or information. It shows you appreciate their future help before they even do it.
Key Examples
3 of 6Emailing a professor
Poderia enviar o artigo? Agradeço antecipadamente.
Could you send the article? I thank you in advance.
Requesting a quote from a vendor
Agradeço antecipadamente pela atenção e pelo orçamento.
I thank you in advance for your attention and the quote.
Texting a neighbor about a noise issue
Pode baixar o som um pouco? Agradeço antecipadamente.
Can you turn the sound down a bit? Thanks in advance.
Cultural Background
Very common in corporate culture. Highly valued in formal letters.
Keep it short
Don't add too many other words.
In 15 Seconds
- Used to thank someone before they complete a requested favor.
- Best suited for emails, professional settings, and formal requests.
- Acts as a polite way to encourage a prompt response.
What It Means
Agradeço antecipadamente is your go-to phrase for being polite and proactive. It translates to 'I thank you in advance.' You use it when you've made a request. It signals that you trust the person will help you. It is a classic 'pre-emptive' thank you. It makes the other person feel appreciated before they even start working.
How To Use It
Place this phrase at the end of your message or email. It usually sits right before your sign-off. You can also say it out loud in professional settings. It functions as a polite nudge. It says 'I know you're busy, but I'm counting on you.' Keep it simple and don't overthink the grammar. Just drop it in after your main request.
When To Use It
Use it in professional emails or formal letters. It is perfect for asking a colleague for a report. Use it when emailing a landlord or a government office. It works well when asking a teacher for a deadline extension. It’s the gold standard for 'business polite.' Even in semi-formal texts, it shows you have great manners.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this with your best friends or siblings. It sounds way too stiff and robotic for a casual hang. If you ask your brother to grab milk, saying this is overkill. Avoid it in high-stress, immediate emergencies. If someone is currently saving you from a fire, don't use the future tense! Also, don't use it if you haven't actually asked for anything yet.
Cultural Background
Portuguese culture places a high value on formal politeness and 'educação.' Being direct can sometimes feel rude or demanding. By thanking someone 'in anticipation,' you soften the blow of your request. It’s a linguistic cushion. It stems from a tradition of flowery, respectful correspondence. It shows you are a person of 'berço' (good upbringing).
Common Variations
Desde já, agradeço(Thank you already - very common)Grato antecipadamente(Grateful in advance - slightly more formal)Obrigado desde já(Thanks from now - more conversational)Agradecemos antecipadamente(We thank you in advance - for companies)
Usage Notes
This is a formal expression. Use it in writing (emails, letters) or formal spoken contexts. Avoid using it in very casual settings to prevent sounding robotic.
Keep it short
Don't add too many other words.
Examples
6Poderia enviar o artigo? Agradeço antecipadamente.
Could you send the article? I thank you in advance.
Standard academic politeness.
Agradeço antecipadamente pela atenção e pelo orçamento.
I thank you in advance for your attention and the quote.
Sets a respectful tone for a business transaction.
Pode baixar o som um pouco? Agradeço antecipadamente.
Can you turn the sound down a bit? Thanks in advance.
Polite but firm way to make a request.
Vais trazer o meu café, certo? Agradeço antecipadamente!
You're bringing my coffee, right? Thanks in advance!
Using formal language in a casual way for humor.
Solicito o conserto da torneira. Agradeço antecipadamente.
I request the faucet repair. I thank you in advance.
Professional and direct.
Pode ajudar-me com isto? Agradeço antecipadamente.
Can you help me with this? I thank you in advance.
Slightly formal for a physical task, but very polite.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form.
____ antecipadamente a sua resposta.
Agradeço is the correct verb form for 'I thank'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercises____ antecipadamente a sua resposta.
Agradeço is the correct verb form for 'I thank'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it's too formal.
Related Phrases
Desde já, agradeço
synonymI thank you from now.
