Felicidades
standard, Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico you say Felicidades or Felicitaciones to congratulate someone.
Meaning: words to celebrate someone's success (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Felicidades | standard, Puerto Rico |
| Felicitaciones | standard |
Felicidades fits birthdays, weddings and new jobs. Felicitaciones is often used for achievements such as a graduation or a promotion.
Which one should you use?
In Spain Enhorabuena is also common. In Puerto Rico people mostly use Felicidades and Felicitaciones.
Did you know?
- The word felicidades literally means "happinesses" and is always plural.
Examples in context
- ¡Felicidades por tu graduación!Congratulations on your graduation!
- ¡Felicitaciones, te lo mereces!Congratulations, you deserve it!
Example conversation
Ana congratulates her cousin Pablo after his graduation in Mayagüez.
- Ana¡Felicidades, Pablo! Estoy orgullosa de ti.Congratulations, Pablo! I am proud of you.
- PabloGracias, prima.Thanks, cousin.
- AnaHoy celebramos.Today we celebrate.
