casual

Valeu

Literal meaning: "It was worth it"

Thanks / Cool (Brazil)

vah-LEH-oo

What does it mean?

"Valeu" is the casual, all-purpose way Brazilians say thanks — warmer and more relaxed than "obrigado". It also works standalone as "cool" or "got it" in casual exchanges.

How to use it

Casual and extremely common. For formal thanks, "muito obrigado" is the safer choice.

Example sentences

Thanks, man!

Valeu, mano!

Cool, got it.

Valeu, entendi.

Related phrases

Beleza

Great / Beautiful / All good (Brazil)

Falou

Bye / Later (very casual, Brazil)

More brazil-everyday phrases

Dar um jeito

To find a way / Figure it out (Brazil)

A gente

We / Us (informal Brazil)

Pois é

Yeah, exactly (Brazil)

Deixa pra lá

Never mind / Let it go (Brazil)

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