How to Say “Great Job” in Argentina (Argentine Spanish)

Excelente trabajo
formal
For "great job" in Argentina say Excelente trabajo or Muy buen trabajo. More casually, friends say Bien ahí or Genial.
Meaning: strong praise for good work (phrase)

Ways to say it

“great job” in Spanish
Spanish Note
Excelente trabajo formal
Muy buen trabajo neutral
Genial casual
Bien ahí casual, Argentina

Excelente trabajo fits the office and school. Add the person's name for warmth, as in Excelente trabajo, Laura.

Which one should you use?

Muy buen trabajo is slightly warmer. Genial is a short, friendly reaction.

How does it change in a sentence?

In writing, a sentence such as Felicitaciones por el gran trabajo also works.

Did you know?

  • Chicos is used in Argentina for mixed groups of young people and colleagues.

Examples in context

  • Excelente trabajo con el informe.
    Great job on the report.
  • Muy buen trabajo, chicos.
    Great job, guys.

Example conversation

Directora Mónica speaks with her employee Santiago after a project meeting in an office in Buenos Aires.

  1. Mónica

    Excelente trabajo, Santiago.
    Great job, Santiago.
  2. Santiago

    Gracias, fue un trabajo en equipo.
    Thanks, it was teamwork.
  3. Mónica

    Se nota el esfuerzo.
    The effort shows.
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