Portuguese Phrase
Tudo bem, obrigado.
Meaning
Literally 'Everything is fine, thank you.' It is a polite, short response to a greeting like 'Tudo bem?' or 'Como vai?'. The speaker affirms they are well and expresses gratitude.
When to use
Use it right after someone asks you how you are, or after a brief exchange where you want to acknowledge the other person’s concern and thank them. It works in both informal and semi‑formal contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tudobem,obrigado.
Tudo
Indefinite pronoun meaning 'everything' used here as the subject of the implied verb 'estar' (to be).
bem
Adverb meaning 'well' or 'fine'; together with 'tudo' it forms the set phrase 'tudo bem' used as a greeting or response.
obrigado / obrigada
Past participle of 'obrigar' used as a fixed expression of thanks; it agrees with the speaker’s gender (masculine = obrigado, feminine = obrigada).
Comma and period
The comma separates the two ideas (state of being + gratitude) and the period ends the sentence.
🗨In Conversation
Oi! Tudo bem?
Hi! How are you?
Tudo bem, obrigado.
I'm fine, thank you.
✕Common Mistakes
Tudo bem, obrigada.
Male speakers should use 'obrigado'; 'obrigada' is only for female speakers.
Tudo bem, obrigado?
Adding a question mark turns the phrase into a question, which changes the meaning.
Tudo bem, obrigado a você.
The correct short thank‑you after a greeting is just 'obrigado' (or 'obrigada'). Adding 'a você' is redundant in this context.
↔Alternatives
Tudo ótimo, obrigado.
Everything's great, thank you.
Estou bem, obrigado.
I am well, thank you.
Tudo bem, obrigada.
All good, thank you. (said by a woman)
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, 'obrigado' changes to 'obrigada' for female speakers, but the rest of the phrase stays the same. The expression is friendly and common in daily life; a smile or a light handshake often accompanies it. Avoid over‑formal alternatives like 'Muito obrigado' unless you really want to emphasize gratitude.