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    Felicitar (en. Congratulate)

    /feliθiˈtar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To express joy or recognition for someone else's success or happiness.
    I am going to congratulate Juan for his promotion at work.
    Voy a felicitar a Juan por su ascenso en el trabajo.
    To congratulate someone for a positive event.
    We congratulate María for her wedding.
    Felicitamos a María por su boda.
    To acknowledge an achievement with words of celebration.
    It is necessary to congratulate the students who passed the exam.
    Es necesario felicitar a los estudiantes que pasaron el examen.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'felicitare', which means 'to make happy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to congratulate someone
    To wish someone well for an achievement.
    felicitar a alguien
    to congratulate for an achievement
    To acknowledge a success achieved.
    felicitar por un logro
    sincere congratulations
    To express good wishes genuinely.
    felicitaciones sinceras

    Related Words

    happiness
    A state of mind of joy and satisfaction.
    felicidad
    happy
    Feeling pleased or satisfied.
    feliz
    congratulations
    An expression of congratulations for an achievement.
    enhorabuena

    Slang Meanings

    To add a touch of humor to the congratulation.
    Congratulations, champ! You've won again.
    ¡Felicidades, crack! Has ganado otra vez.
    To use a more colloquial tone in a congratulation.
    Well done, buddy! You deserve it.
    ¡Bien hecho, amigo! Te lo mereces.