Portuguese Phrase
É muito gentil da tua parte.
Meaning
This phrase is a polite and heartfelt way to express gratitude for a specific gesture or favor. It literally translates to 'It is very kind on your part,' emphasizing the character of the person who helped you. It carries a slightly more formal and sincere tone than a standard thank you.
When to use
Use this expression when someone goes out of their way to help you, gives you a compliment, or performs a thoughtful action. It is perfect for situations where 'obrigado' feels too brief and you want to acknowledge the person's kindness specifically.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Émuitogentildatuaparte
Verb Ser (É)
The verb 'é' is the third-person singular of 'ser', used here to define the nature of the action as being kind.
Contraction 'da'
This is a contraction of the preposition 'de' (of) and the feminine article 'a' (the), which must agree with 'parte'.
🗨In Conversation
Trouxe este livro que você estava procurando.
I brought this book you were looking for.
Oh, é muito gentil da tua parte!
Oh, it's very kind of you!
✕Common Mistakes
É muito gentil para você.
Use 'da tua parte' or 'da sua parte' to express 'of you' in this context; 'para' implies a direction that doesn't fit here.
Está muito gentil da tua parte.
Use the verb 'ser' (é) instead of 'estar' because kindness is treated as a characteristic of the act or person in this expression.
↔Alternatives
Você é muito amável.
You are very lovely/kind.
Que gentileza!
What a kindness!
Fico-te muito agradecido.
I am very grateful to you.
Cultural Tip
In Portugal, 'tua' is used for friends and family (informal), while 'sua' is used for formal situations. In Brazil, 'sua' is more common in most contexts, but 'tua' is frequently heard in the South and Northeast. Using this phrase shows a high level of social etiquette in any Lusophone country.