Feliz graduación
/feliθ ɡɾadwaθjon/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "happy graduation" is Feliz graduación.
This phrase is used to congratulate someone on completing their studies and graduating from a school or university.
Which one should you use?
While Feliz graduación is the direct translation, you may also use ¡Felicidades por tu graduación! to mean "Congratulations on your graduation!" You can say ¡Disfruta y celebra en grande tu graduación!, which means "Enjoy and celebrate your graduation in a big way!"
How do you pronounce it?
/feliθ ɡɾadwaθjon/
Did you know?
- While Feliz graduación is used, many Spanish speakers prefer Felicidades, as Feliz is typically reserved for specific calendar dates like Feliz Navidad or Feliz cumpleaños.
- In some Latin American cultures, it is common to celebrate a graduación with a fiesta de graduación that includes a formal dance or a choreographed waltz.
- While Feliz graduación is grammatically correct, a native speaker is far more likely to say ¡Enhorabuena! to express high praise. This is a more sophisticated way to say 'congratulations' in Spain.
Examples in context
- ¡Felicitaciones por este importante logro! La graduación es solo el comienzo de tu exitoso futuro. ¡Que sigas cosechando éxitos en tu carrera y más allá!Congratulations on this important achievement! Graduation is just the beginning of your successful future. May you continue to reap success in your career and beyond!
- ¡Feliz graduación, hija mía!Happy graduation, my daughter!
Example conversation
María congratulates Mateo at his university ceremony.
- María¡Feliz graduación, Mateo!Happy graduation, Mateo!
- MateoMuchas gracias, María.Thank you very much, María.
- MaríaEstoy muy orgullosa de ti.I am very proud of you.
- MateoGracias por venir hoy.Thanks for coming today.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
