A1 Collocation رسمي 3 دقيقة للقراءة

sinceramente agradecido

sincerely grateful

حرفيًا: sincerely thanked

Use this when a simple 'thanks' isn't enough to show how much you truly appreciate someone.

في 15 ثانية

  • A heartfelt way to say 'I am truly grateful'.
  • Must change to 'agradecida' if the speaker is female.
  • Perfect for professional emails or meaningful personal favors.

المعنى

This phrase is a heartfelt way to say you are truly, deeply thankful. It goes beyond a simple 'thanks' to show genuine appreciation for someone's kindness or help.

أمثلة رئيسية

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1

After a job interview

Estou sinceramente agradecido pela oportunidade da entrevista.

I am sincerely grateful for the interview opportunity.

💼
2

A friend helps you move houses

Cara, estou sinceramente agradecido por toda a sua ajuda hoje.

Man, I am sincerely grateful for all your help today.

🤝
3

Receiving a very thoughtful gift

Que presente maravilhoso! Estou sinceramente agradecida.

What a wonderful gift! I am sincerely grateful.

💭
🌍

خلفية ثقافية

In Lusophone cultures, expressing gratitude is an essential social lubricant. This specific phrase bridges the gap between formal politeness and genuine personal warmth, reflecting the 'cordial' nature often attributed to Portuguese speakers. It is a timeless expression that hasn't changed much over decades, remaining a staple of polite society.

💡

The Gender Rule

Always remember to match the ending to YOU. Men say 'agradecido', women say 'agradecida'. It doesn't matter who you are talking to!

💬

Eye Contact Matters

When saying this in person, maintain eye contact. In Portuguese culture, sincerity is conveyed through the eyes as much as the words.

في 15 ثانية

  • A heartfelt way to say 'I am truly grateful'.
  • Must change to 'agradecida' if the speaker is female.
  • Perfect for professional emails or meaningful personal favors.

What It Means

Sinceramente agradecido is your go-to phrase when a simple obrigado feels too small. It combines the adverb sinceramente (sincerely) with the past participle agradecido (thanked/grateful). It signals that your gratitude isn't just a polite reflex. It comes from the heart. You are telling the other person that their action really made a difference to you.

How To Use It

Using this phrase is quite simple but requires one small grammatical tweak. If you identify as male, you say sinceramente agradecido. If you identify as female, you must say sinceramente agradecida. The adjective must match your gender, not the person you are talking to. You can use it as a standalone sentence or follow it with por (for) to specify what you are thankful for. For example: Estou sinceramente agradecido pela sua ajuda (I am sincerely grateful for your help).

When To Use It

This phrase shines in moments of genuine connection. Use it when a colleague stays late to help you finish a project. Use it when a friend gives you a truly thoughtful birthday gift. It is perfect for follow-up emails after a successful job interview. It also works beautifully in handwritten 'thank you' notes. It adds a touch of class and sincerity to any interaction that deserves more than a casual nod.

When NOT To Use It

Don't use this for trivial, everyday things. If a waiter brings you a glass of water, a simple obrigado is enough. Using sinceramente agradecido there might make you sound a bit overly dramatic or even sarcastic. It is also a bit too heavy for a quick text to a best friend about something minor. Save it for when the gratitude is real and substantial. You don't want to wear out the 'sincerity' card on a napkin!

Cultural Background

Portuguese culture places a high value on warmth and personal connection. While 'obrigado' is the standard, expressing deeper gratitude is seen as a sign of good upbringing and character. In Portugal and Brazil, acknowledging someone's effort with a bit more weight helps build stronger social bonds. It reflects a culture that isn't afraid to show a little emotion in professional or personal settings. It’s the verbal equivalent of a firm handshake or a warm smile.

Common Variations

If you want to mix it up, you have options. Muito agradecido is a slightly more common, everyday version. If you want to sound even more formal, you could say Grato. In Brazil, you might hear Fico muito grato. If you are feeling extra emotional, you might say De coração, obrigado (From my heart, thank you). Each one carries a slightly different 'flavor' of thanks, but sinceramente agradecido remains the gold standard for clear, heartfelt appreciation.

ملاحظات الاستخدام

This is a high-register collocation. It is safe for business and formal writing, but also works in personal relationships when the sentiment is deep. The main 'gotcha' is the gender agreement of the adjective.

💡

The Gender Rule

Always remember to match the ending to YOU. Men say 'agradecido', women say 'agradecida'. It doesn't matter who you are talking to!

💬

Eye Contact Matters

When saying this in person, maintain eye contact. In Portuguese culture, sincerity is conveyed through the eyes as much as the words.

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Don't Overuse It

If you use this for every small thing, it loses its power. Save it for the 'big' moments to keep it meaningful.

أمثلة

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#1 After a job interview
💼

Estou sinceramente agradecido pela oportunidade da entrevista.

I am sincerely grateful for the interview opportunity.

Shows professional respect and genuine interest.

#2 A friend helps you move houses
🤝

Cara, estou sinceramente agradecido por toda a sua ajuda hoje.

Man, I am sincerely grateful for all your help today.

Adds weight to a favor that required significant effort.

#3 Receiving a very thoughtful gift
💭

Que presente maravilhoso! Estou sinceramente agradecida.

What a wonderful gift! I am sincerely grateful.

Used by a female speaker to show deep appreciation.

#4 A neighbor looks after your pet
😊

Muito obrigada por cuidar do meu gato; estou sinceramente agradecida.

Thank you so much for watching my cat; I am sincerely grateful.

Combines standard thanks with a deeper expression.

#5 Formal letter to a mentor
👔

Sinceramente agradecido por todos os seus conselhos valiosos.

Sincerely grateful for all your valuable advice.

Ideal for mentorship or academic contexts.

#6 Someone finds your lost wallet
💭

Você não imagina como estou sinceramente agradecido por ter devolvido minha carteira!

You can't imagine how sincerely grateful I am for you returning my wallet!

Expresses relief and high-level gratitude.

#7 Humorous reaction to a friend bringing coffee
😄

Café na segunda de manhã? Estou sinceramente agradecido, você salvou minha vida!

Coffee on Monday morning? I'm sincerely grateful, you saved my life!

Hyperbole used for a small but vital favor.

اختبر نفسك

If you are a woman, how would you complete this sentence?

Eu estou sinceramente ___.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: agradecida

Adjectives in Portuguese must agree with the gender of the person speaking. Women use the 'a' ending.

Choose the correct preposition to say 'grateful FOR'.

Estou sinceramente agradecido ___ seu apoio.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: pelo

'Agradecido' is followed by 'por'. Since 'apoio' is masculine, 'por' + 'o' becomes 'pelo'.

🎉 النتيجة: /2

وسائل تعلم بصرية

Gratitude Formality Scale

Valeu

Super casual/slang

Thanks/Cheers

Obrigado

Standard everyday use

Thank you

Sinceramente agradecido

Heartfelt and formal

Sincerely grateful

Gratos subscrevemo-nos

Old-fashioned business formal

We remain gratefully yours

Where to use 'Sinceramente Agradecido'

Deep Thanks
✉️

Job Interview Follow-up

Email to HR

📦

Major Life Help

Friend helping you move

🎓

Professional Mentorship

Thanking a teacher

🎁

Meaningful Gifts

Wedding or Birthday

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

It means 'sincerely grateful'. It is a more intense and formal way to say thank you than the standard obrigado.

It leans toward formal or semi-formal. It's perfect for professional settings or when you want to show deep personal appreciation.

Yes! Men say agradecido and women say agradecida. This is a common mistake for beginners, so keep an eye on it.

Yes, if the context is meaningful. For example, if a friend did you a big favor, texting Estou sinceramente agradecido is very appropriate.

Muito obrigado is 'thank you very much' and is very common. Sinceramente agradecido is more elegant and emphasizes your internal feeling of gratitude.

Usually, no. It’s a bit too formal for just receiving food. Stick to obrigado unless the staff did something truly extraordinary for you.

You would say Estou sinceramente agradecido pela sua ajuda. Remember to use pela (for the) before ajuda.

It is used and understood perfectly in both! It is a standard, classic expression across the entire Portuguese-speaking world.

Yes, you can just say Agradecido or Agradecida as a polite way to say 'Thanks'. Adding sinceramente just makes it stronger.

If you are speaking on behalf of a group, you would use the plural: Estamos sinceramente agradecidos.

عبارات ذات صلة

Muito obrigado

Thank you very much

Grato / Grata

Grateful (shorter, formal)

De coração

From the heart

Fico-lhe grato

I am grateful to you (very formal)

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