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Portuguese Phrase

Valeu demais pela oferta.

/vaˈlew deˈmajs ˈpe.lɐ oˈfɛʁ.tɐ/
Meaning"Thanks so much for the offer."
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Meaning

This is a casual and enthusiastic way to express gratitude for an offer or opportunity. 'Valeu' is a colloquial shorthand for 'thank you,' while 'demais' acts as an intensifier meaning 'too much' or 'very much' in this context.

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When to use

Use this with friends, colleagues, or in informal settings when someone offers you a gift, a job opportunity, or a simple favor. It conveys a sense of genuine appreciation and warmth.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Valeudemaispelaoferta

1

Valeu

Derived from the verb 'valer' (to be worth), it has evolved into the most common informal way to say 'thanks' in Brazil.

2

Pela

This is a contraction of the preposition 'por' (for) and the feminine article 'a' (the), used to connect the gratitude to the object.

🗨In Conversation

A

Você quer vir trabalhar com a gente no novo projeto?

Do you want to come work with us on the new project?

Valeu demais pela oferta, mas agora não posso.

Thanks so much for the offer, but I can't right now.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Valeu demais para a oferta.

    Use 'pela' (por + a) to indicate the reason or object you are thanking someone for.

  • Valeu muito pela oferecimento.

    While 'oferecimento' exists, 'oferta' is the standard word for a specific proposal or offer in conversation.

↔Alternatives

  • Muito obrigado pela oferta.

    Thank you very much for the offer (Formal).

  • Valeu mesmo pela proposta.

    Thanks indeed for the proposal.

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, 'valeu' is one of the most versatile words in informal vocabulary, functioning as thanks, goodbye, or agreement. Using it with 'demais' shows a high level of comfort with local slang and a friendly, relaxed attitude.