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Algarvean Portuguese
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e-richard
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Algarvean Portuguese
Need some help with translation please:
Our maid will have been with us for 10 years on July 1st this year. We've bought her a nice gift, and want to include a simple handwritten card saying:
"Thanks for all your help for the past 10 years"
Our Brazilian cleaner here in the UK came up with the following, but I worry that subtle cultural differences may creep in without us knowing. Does this sound OK, or can anyone correct it ?
Thanks.
"Obrigada por toda sua ajuda nos ultimos 10 anos"
Our maid will have been with us for 10 years on July 1st this year. We've bought her a nice gift, and want to include a simple handwritten card saying:
"Thanks for all your help for the past 10 years"
Our Brazilian cleaner here in the UK came up with the following, but I worry that subtle cultural differences may creep in without us knowing. Does this sound OK, or can anyone correct it ?
Thanks.
"Obrigada por toda sua ajuda nos ultimos 10 anos"
Re: Algarvean Portuguese
Looks OK to me - besides, a little mistake would add charm, like "awwww, how sweet, they put so much effort in and got almost everything right" 
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Re: Algarvean Portuguese
Thanks a lot G.
A little mistake would be fine, yes, but I've seen too many howlers when trying to be colloquial, so didn't want to offend.
A little mistake would be fine, yes, but I've seen too many howlers when trying to be colloquial, so didn't want to offend.