Felicidades
neutral, Mexico
In Mexico the usual way to say "congratulations" is Felicidades. Felicitaciones is also understood, and enhorabuena sounds formal.
Meaning: a way to praise someone for good news (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Felicidades | neutral, Mexico |
| Felicitaciones | neutral |
| Enhorabuena | formal, written |
People say felicidades for birthdays, weddings, graduations and new jobs. For a birthday you can add feliz cumpleaños.
Which one should you use?
In Mexico felicidades is more common than felicitaciones, which you hear more often in other countries.
Did you know?
- The word felicidades comes from felicidad, happiness, and is always plural when used as a greeting.
Examples in context
- ¡Felicidades por tu graduación!Congratulations on your graduation!
- Felicidades, mucha suerte en tu nuevo trabajo.Congratulations, good luck in your new job.
Example conversation
Isabel greets her cousin Fernando after his wedding in Guanajuato.
- Isabel¡Felicidades, Fernando!Congratulations, Fernando!
- FernandoGracias, prima.Thanks, cousin.
- IsabelQue sean muy felices.May you both be very happy.
