enhorabuena
“enhorabuena” means “congratulations” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
congratulations
Also: well done
📝 In Action
¡Ganaste el premio mayor! ¡Enhorabuena!
A1You won the grand prize! Congratulations!
¡Enhorabuena por tu boda! Les deseo lo mejor.
A2Congratulations on your wedding! I wish you the best.
Terminaste el proyecto a tiempo, ¡enhorabuena!
A2You finished the project on time, well done!
congratulation
Also: praise
📝 In Action
Le di la enhorabuena por su nuevo negocio.
B1I gave him my congratulations on his new business.
Recibieron la enhorabuena del presidente de la compañía.
B2They received the congratulations from the company president.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'enhorabuena' as a noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
It originated from the three-word phrase 'en hora buena,' which literally means 'in good time' or 'at a favorable moment.' These words combined into a single expression over the centuries.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'enhorabuena' and 'felicidades'?
Both mean 'congratulations.' 'Enhorabuena' is slightly more formal or focused on achievements (like a promotion or a win). 'Felicidades' is often used specifically for celebrations like birthdays, holidays, or anniversaries, though it can be used generally as well. They are mostly interchangeable.