Portuguese Phrase
Valeu, agradeço muito.
Meaning
The speaker is expressing thanks in a friendly, informal tone and adds that they are very grateful. It combines the slang "Valeu" with a more formal "agradeço muito" for emphasis.
When to use
Use this phrase with friends, classmates, or coworkers in casual settings when you want to thank someone sincerely but keep the conversation relaxed. It’s not appropriate for formal business letters or official speeches.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Valeu,agradeçomuito.
Valeu (interjection)
"Valeu" is an informal colloquial way to say "thanks" in Brazilian Portuguese, similar to "thanks a lot" in English.
Agradeço (present indicative)
"Agradeço" is the first‑person singular present indicative of the verb "agradecer" (to thank), meaning "I thank".
Muito (adverb)
"Muito" functions as an adverb here, intensifying the gratitude: "very much".
🗨In Conversation
Valeu, agradeço muito!
Thanks, I really appreciate it!
De nada, fico feliz em ajudar.
You’re welcome, I’m happy to help.
✕Common Mistakes
Obrigada, agradeço muito.
Use "obrigado" if you are male; "obrigada" is for female speakers. Mixing gendered forms can sound odd.
Valeu, agradeço muito eu.
The pronoun "eu" is unnecessary because the verb already indicates the subject.
Valeu, agradeço muito a você.
Adding "a você" is redundant in this short, informal expression; it sounds overly formal.
↔Alternatives
Obrigado, muito obrigado.
Thank you, thank you very much.
Valeu, muito obrigado.
Thanks, thank you very much.
Agradeço demais.
I’m extremely grateful.
Obrigado, agradeço muito.
Thank you, I thank you a lot.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, "Valeu" is widely used among peers and can replace "Obrigado" in informal contexts. However, avoid it in formal situations such as business meetings or when speaking to elders you don’t know well; there, "Obrigado/Obrigada" or "Muito obrigado/Obrigada" is preferred. Also, remember that "obrigado" changes gender: men say "obrigado" and women say "obrigada".