For those of us in the U.S., Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and it’s a time where we show gratidão (gratitude) for the good things in our lives. So today, we’re going to learn how to express gratitude in Portuguese.

1. agradecer – to appreciate, to thank, to be thankful for

Agradeço a Deus que ela está segura. I thank God she’s safe.

Agradecemos tudo que você fez por nossa família. We’re thankful for all you’ve done for our family.

Eles agradeceram ao professor pela ajuda. They thanked their teacher for his help.

2. ficar agradecido – to be thankful for/grateful for

Fiquei agradecida por um ano cheio de amor e felicidade. I was thankful for a year full of love and happiness.

Ele não ficou agradecido com o presente. He wasn’t grateful for the gift.

3. estar grato – to be grateful

Estou muito grato pela oportunidade. I’m very grateful for the opportunity.

Ela está grata pela casa nova. She’s grateful for the new house.

What are you grateful for?