Portuguese Phrase
Obrigado por perguntar. Agradeço.
Meaning
Literally, 'Thank you for asking. I thank you.' It conveys gratitude for someone’s inquiry and adds a personal note of appreciation. The two sentences can be used together for a warm, polite response.
When to use
Use this expression after someone asks you a question, especially when the question shows genuine interest or concern. It works in both formal and informal settings, such as in a classroom, a business meeting, or a casual chat.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Obrigadoporperguntar.Agradeço.
Obrigado / Obrigada
Use 'obrigado' if you identify as male, 'obrigada' if female; it literally means 'obligated' and is the standard way to say thank you.
por + infinitive
The preposition 'por' followed by an infinitive verb expresses the reason for gratitude, similar to 'for' in English.
perguntar (infinitive)
The infinitive form of the verb 'to ask' is used after 'por' to indicate the action you are thankful for.
Agradeço
First‑person singular present of 'agradar' (to thank); it can stand alone as a polite way to say 'I appreciate it' or 'I thank you'.
🗨In Conversation
Você poderia me explicar como funciona o novo sistema?
Could you explain to me how the new system works?
Claro! Obrigado por perguntar. Agradeço.
Sure! Thank you for asking. I appreciate it.
✕Common Mistakes
Obrigada por perguntar. Agradeço.
Use 'obrigada' only if the speaker is female; a male speaker should say 'obrigado'.
Obrigado de perguntar. Agradeço.
Do not replace 'por' with 'de' – 'de perguntar' is ungrammatical in this context.
Obrigado por perguntar. Eu agradeço a você.
If you want to keep the sentence simple, you can omit 'Agradeço' rather than adding an unnecessary object.
↔Alternatives
Obrigado por sua pergunta. Agradeço.
Thank you for your question. I appreciate it.
Agradeço por você ter perguntado.
I appreciate you having asked.
Muito obrigado por perguntar.
Thank you very much for asking.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, saying 'obrigado' (or 'obrigada' for women) is a daily courtesy. Pairing it with 'agradeço' adds a slightly more formal or heartfelt tone, often used in professional emails or when you want to emphasize gratitude. Remember to match the gender of 'obrigado/obrigada' to your own gender, not the listener’s.