Meaning
Expresses strong gratitude.
Cultural Background
Brazilians are known for being warm. Using 'Agradeço muito' instead of 'Valeu' shows you are taking the interaction seriously, which is highly respected in business. In Portugal, 'Agradeço imenso' is a very common variation. The Portuguese tend to be slightly more formal in initial interactions than Brazilians. In African Lusophone countries, formal address is very important. 'Agradeço muito' is a safe and respectful way to address elders or officials.
Gender Neutrality
If you are tired of remembering if you should say 'obrigado' or 'obrigada', just use 'Agradeço'. It never changes!
Spelling
Never use a regular 'c' (agradeco). The cedilla (ç) is mandatory for the correct 's' sound.
Meaning
Expresses strong gratitude.
Gender Neutrality
If you are tired of remembering if you should say 'obrigado' or 'obrigada', just use 'Agradeço'. It never changes!
Spelling
Never use a regular 'c' (agradeco). The cedilla (ç) is mandatory for the correct 's' sound.
Test Yourself
Complete the formal email response.
Recebi o arquivo. ________ muito a sua rapidez.
In a formal context like an email about a file, 'Agradeço' is the most appropriate verb.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option:
We use 'por' (por + a = pela) to indicate the reason for the thanks.
Match the phrase to its formality level.
Match the following:
Agradeço is the most formal of the three.
Complete the dialogue in a job interview.
Entrevistador: 'Obrigado por vir.' Candidato: 'Eu que _________ a oportunidade.'
The candidate is performing the action of thanking, so the conjugated verb 'agradeço' is needed.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Gratitude Formality Scale
Practice Bank
4 exercisesRecebi o arquivo. ________ muito a sua rapidez.
In a formal context like an email about a file, 'Agradeço' is the most appropriate verb.
Choose the correct option:
We use 'por' (por + a = pela) to indicate the reason for the thanks.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Agradeço is the most formal of the three.
Entrevistador: 'Obrigado por vir.' Candidato: 'Eu que _________ a oportunidade.'
The candidate is performing the action of thanking, so the conjugated verb 'agradeço' is needed.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questionsNo. Because it is a verb conjugated for 'Eu' (I), it remains 'agradeço' regardless of the speaker's gender.
It's not 'better', just more formal. Use it in professional settings to sound more polished.
Yes, but 'Agradeço-te' is informal (using 'tu'). In formal settings, use 'Agradeço-lhe' or just 'Agradeço muito'.
Absolutely. It is the standard for professional emails and formal social situations in Brazil.
Related Phrases
Muito obrigado
similarThank you very much
Grato
synonymGrateful
Valeu
contrastThanks / It was worth it
