felicidades
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📝 In Action
¡Felicidades por tu nuevo trabajo!
A1Congratulations on your new job!
Hoy es el cumpleaños de mi hermana. ¡Felicidades!
A1Today is my sister's birthday. Happy birthday!
Ganaste el premio, ¡muchas felicidades!
A2You won the prize, many congratulations!
💡 Grammar Points
Always Plural
Even when congratulating one person, this word is always used in its plural form, ending in -s.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Feliz' instead
Mistake: "Using '¡Feliz!' to mean 'Congratulations.'"
Correction: Use '¡Felicidades!' for congratulations. 'Feliz' is an adjective meaning 'happy' and needs a noun, like 'Feliz cumpleaños' (Happy birthday).
⭐ Usage Tips
Adding Intensity
To express greater enthusiasm, you can add 'muchas' (many): '¡Muchas felicidades!' (Many congratulations!)
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: felicidades
Question 1 of 1
Which Spanish phrase is used to wish someone congratulations on winning a competition?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do Spanish speakers say 'felicidades' (plural) instead of 'felicidad' (singular)?
Using the plural form is a traditional way of wishing someone 'many happy returns' or 'many happy moments.' It implies wishing them multiple occasions of happiness, rather than just the state of happiness itself. It is simply the fixed expression used for congratulations.