Congratulazioni
everyday
At an Italian wedding you can say Congratulazioni or, more typically, Auguri agli sposi, meaning "best wishes to the newlyweds". It is also called Tanti auguri.
Meaning: wedding congratulations (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Italian | Note |
|---|---|
| Congratulazioni | everyday |
| Auguri agli sposi | wedding |
| Tanti auguri | warm |
Auguri covers "best wishes" at any celebration. At a wedding people raise glasses and say it to the bride and groom.
How does it change in a sentence?
Sposi means the couple. For one person say Auguri alla sposa (bride) or Auguri allo sposo (groom).
How do you pronounce it?
Congratulazioni sounds like "kon-gra-too-lat-SYO-nee".
Did you know?
- At Italian weddings guests traditionally receive confetti, sugared almonds, which stand for good luck.
Examples in context
- Congratulazioni, che bel matrimonio!Congratulations, what a lovely wedding!
- Tanti auguri di felicità!Best wishes for your happiness!
Example conversation
Chiara congratulates the newlyweds Paolo and Sara at their wedding reception in Lecce.
- ChiaraAuguri agli sposi!Best wishes to the newlyweds!
- PaoloGrazie di essere venuta.Thank you for coming.
- SaraSiamo felicissimi.We are so happy.
