This is the 2954th most frequent Portuguese word.
obrigado
"Obrigado" means "thank you" in English.
Here, 'obrigado' is used to politely thank someone for something received, showing gratitude.
Obrigado pelo presente.
Thank you for the gift.
In this sentence, 'obrigado' expresses a sense of obligation or duty.
Sinto-me obrigado a participar.
I feel obliged to participate.
Here, 'obrigado' is preemptively expressing thanks for potential help, a form of acknowledgement.