felicitación
“felicitación” means “congratulations” in Spanish (the act of praising someone for an achievement).
congratulations, greeting cardAlso: praise, compliment
📝 In Action
He recibido una felicitación de Navidad muy bonita.
A1I received a very beautiful Christmas card.
¡Muchas felicitaciones por tu ascenso!
A2Many congratulations on your promotion!
La empresa envió una felicitación a todos los empleados.
B1The company sent a message of praise to all the employees.
Word Connections
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: felicitación
Question 1 of 3
What is the most natural way to say 'Congratulations!' to a friend?
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📚 Etymology
From the Latin 'felicitatio', which comes from 'felix', meaning happy or lucky.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'felicitación' the same as 'enhorabuena'?
They are very close! 'Enhorabuena' is usually used for a specific success or achievement (like winning a race), while 'felicitación' is more general and can also mean a holiday greeting card.
Can I use 'felicitación' for someone's birthday?
Yes, you can send a 'felicitación de cumpleaños' (birthday greeting/card), but when you see them, it's more common to shout '¡Felicidades!' or '¡Feliz cumpleaños!'
How do I say 'congratulations' in a formal email?
You can use 'Le envío mis más sinceras felicitaciones' (I send you my most sincere congratulations).