Felicitación (en. Greeting)
/feliθitaθjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Expression of joy or satisfaction for someone's well-being.
I sent her a congratulation for her birthday.
Le envié una felicitación por su cumpleaños.
Message of recognition or appreciation towards someone.
I received many congratulations for my work.
Recibí muchas felicitaciones por mi trabajo.
Etymology
From Latin 'felicitatĭo', -ōnis derived from 'felix', meaning 'happy'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
birthday congratulations
Message of good wishes for someone's birthday.
felicitación de cumpleaños
Christmas congratulations
Message of good wishes during Christmas.
felicitación navideña
to give the congratulations
To express positive wishes to someone for an achievement.
dar la felicitación
Related Words
to congratulate
To bring joy or good wishes to someone.
felicitar
happy
State of joy or satisfaction.
feliz
well-being
State of being well, both physically and emotionally.
bienestar
Slang Meanings
Congratulations
Congratulations on your new job!
¡Felicidades por tu nuevo trabajo!
Bravo
Bravo! You deserve it.
¡Bravo! Te lo mereces.