Give a Short Thank-You Speech in Portuguese
Use a simple opening, one specific thank-you, and a warm closing for a short speech.
Real Life Portuguese · 6 min read · Updated October 14, 2026
The short answer
Start by greeting the group and saying why you want to speak. Queria agradecer (I wanted to thank) is a warm way to introduce your message.
Open with a greeting and purpose
Keep the opening brief so listeners know who you are thanking and what they helped with.
Queria agradecer a todos por estarem aqui.
I’d like to thank everyone for being here.
Quero dizer algumas palavras sobre a equipe.
I want to say a few words about the team.
É muito bom comemorar com vocês.
It’s great to celebrate with you.
Name one specific contribution
Mention a concrete action, such as helping organize an event or supporting a project. A specific thank-you feels more personal than a generic compliment.
Use obrigado or obrigada according to the speaker’s gender when you thank someone directly.
Obrigado por toda a ajuda na organização.
Thank you for all your help with the organization.
Quero reconhecer o trabalho de cada pessoa da equipe.
I want to recognize each person on the team.
Sem vocês, este dia não teria sido igual.
Without you, this day would not have been the same.
Close with a warm wish
End with a wish for the group or a short invitation to raise a glass if the event calls for it. Saúde is a common toast, but the occasion may call for a different closing.
For wedding-specific congratulations and toasts, use our Brazilian wedding Portuguese guide.
Espero que vocês aproveitem a noite.
I hope you enjoy the evening.
Muito obrigado por fazerem parte deste momento.
Thank you very much for being part of this moment.
Um brinde a todos nós!
A toast to all of us!
Put it into practice
Write three short parts: a greeting, one specific thank-you, and a warm closing. Practice them aloud at a comfortable pace.
Quick practice
Which Portuguese example matches “I want to say a few words about the team”?
Choose an answer to check yourself.
Keep practicing with the Real Life Portuguese app
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