Bien hecho
general
To say "well done" in Mexico you can say Bien hecho or Buen trabajo. For a bigger achievement, Felicidades means "congratulations". Mexicans also say Así se hace to cheer someone on.
Meaning: praise for good work (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Bien hecho | general |
| Buen trabajo | general |
| Felicidades | congratulations |
Use Bien hecho for a task and Felicidades for a milestone like a graduation or a promotion.
Which one should you use?
For steak, "well done" is bien cocido. Other levels are término medio and tres cuartos in Mexican restaurants.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the plural, Bien hecho does not change, but Felicidades is already plural.
Did you know?
- In Mexico Felicidades is also the word used for birthdays.
Examples in context
- Bien hecho, Marcos.Well done, Marcos.
- Buen trabajo, equipo.Good job, team.
- Quiero la carne bien cocida, por favor.I want the meat well done, please.
Example conversation
Boss Alicia speaks to her employee Tomás after a presentation.
- AliciaTomás, bien hecho con la presentación.Tomás, well done with the presentation.
- TomásGracias, me preparé mucho.Thanks, I prepared a lot.
- AliciaSe nota, buen trabajo.It shows, good job.
- TomásQué bueno que les gustó.I am glad you liked it.
