Portuguese Phrase
Obrigado/Obrigada por pensar em mim, sim.
Meaning
This phrase is a warm and polite way to express gratitude when someone shows consideration for you. The addition of 'sim' at the end acts as an intensifier, making the sentiment feel more sincere and conversational rather than just a formal acknowledgment.
When to use
Use this when a friend checks in on you, an acquaintance invites you to an event, or a colleague offers you an opportunity because they remembered your interests. It is perfect for social situations where you want to show genuine appreciation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Obrigado/Obrigadaporpensaremmimsim
Gender Agreement
The word for 'thank you' must agree with the speaker's gender: 'obrigado' (male) or 'obrigada' (female).
Verb + Preposition
The verb 'pensar' (to think) is followed by 'em' when you are thinking about someone or something specifically.
🗨In Conversation
Oi! Vi essa vaga de emprego e lembrei de você na hora.
Hi! I saw this job opening and remembered you immediately.
Nossa, muito obrigada por pensar em mim, sim!
Wow, thank you so much for thinking of me, indeed!
✕Common Mistakes
Obrigado para pensar em mim.
In Portuguese, the preposition 'por' is used after 'obrigado' to indicate the reason for gratitude.
Obrigada por pensar em eu.
After the preposition 'em', you must use the stressed object pronoun 'mim' instead of the subject pronoun 'eu'.
↔Alternatives
Obrigado por se lembrar de mim.
Thank you for remembering me.
Valeu por lembrar!
Thanks for remembering! (Informal)
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian culture, adding 'sim' to the end of a sentence is a common linguistic quirk used to emphasize the truth of the statement and add a friendly, rhythmic tone to the conversation. Also, remember that the speaker's gender determines the ending: men say 'obrigado' and women say 'obrigada'.