Felicidades (en. Congratulations)

/feliθiˈðaðes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Expression of good wishes towards someone for an achievement or celebration.

I congratulated him on his graduation.

Le di mis felicidades por su graduación.

Common expression at celebrations like birthdays, weddings, among others.

Congratulations are trending on social media.

Las felicidades están de moda en las redes sociales.

From Latin 'felicitas', which means 'happiness' or 'luck'.

happy birthday

Greetings and best wishes on your birthday.

felicidades en tu cumpleaños

congratulations on your wedding

Expression of good wishes for the couple getting married.

felicidades por tu boda

congratulations on your new job

Wishes for success and joy in a new job.

felicidades en tu nuevo trabajo

happiness

State of satisfaction and well-being.

felicidad

successful

One who has achieved success.

exitoso

achievement

Positive result of an effort.

logro

To congratulate informally or colloquially.

Congratulations on the new car you bought!

¡Felicis por el nuevo coche que compraste!

To use 'congratulations' sarcastically.

Congratulations on breaking the record for... doing nothing!

¡Felicidades por romper la record de... no hacer nada!