How to Say “Congratulations on Your Marriage” in Spanish

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felicitaciones por tu boda
/feliθitaθjones poɾ tu boda/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'congratulations on your marriage' is translated into Spanish as felicitaciones por tu boda.
This phrase is used to express joy and share good wishes with someone who has recently gotten married. While felicitaciones is a direct way to congratulate someone on a specific event like a wedding, you might also hear the word felicidades, which is a more common and shorter way to say 'congratulations' or 'happy [holiday]' in general social contexts. Another very common and natural way to offer congratulations on a significant life event like a marriage is to say ¡Enhorabuena por la boda!

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase felicitaciones por tu boda literally translates to 'congratulations for your wedding', as boda specifically refers to the wedding ceremony rather than the more general concept of marriage.

Which one should you use?

The term felicitaciones is typically used for achievements or specific events, whereas felicidades is often used for general social contexts or holidays.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Spain, if you are addressing both members of the married couple informally, you would use felicitaciones por vuestra boda.

How does it change in a sentence?

To make the sentiment more formal or to address a couple with respect, use su instead of tu in the phrase felicitaciones por su boda.

How do you pronounce it?

/feliθitaθjones poɾ tu boda/

When do people say it?

In some Spanish-speaking countries, it is customary to say Bendiciones en su matrimonio to offer blessings on the marriage.

Did you know?

  • In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common to accompany congratulations with a kiss on both cheeks for women and a handshake or hug for men.
  • If you are in a lively wedding reception, you might hear guests suddenly shout ¡Vivan los novios! to toast the couple.
  • In Spanish, the terms novio and novia describe both the fiancé and the spouse on the actual wedding day.

Examples in context

  • Muchas felicitaciones por tu boda.
    Many congratulations on your wedding.
  • ¡Felicitaciones por tu boda, amiga!
    Congratulations on your wedding, friend!
  • Quiero darte mis felicitaciones por tu boda.
    I want to give you my congratulations on your wedding.

Example conversation

Mateo meets Sofía at her wedding reception.

  1. Mateo

    ¡Sofía, muchas felicitaciones por tu boda!
    Sofía, many congratulations on your wedding!
  2. Sofía

    Muchas gracias, Mateo. Qué bueno verte.
    Thank you very much, Mateo. It is good to see you.
  3. Mateo

    Te ves muy feliz hoy.
    You look very happy today.
  4. Sofía

    Sí, es un día increíble.
    Yes, it is an incredible day.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
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