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felicito

feh-lee-SEE-toh

verbA2regular ar

I congratulate?giving someone praise for an achievement

Also:I compliment?admiring someone's work or style

Quick Reference

gerundfelicitando

past Participlefelicitado

infinitivefelicitar

📝 In Action

Te felicito por tu graduación.

I congratulate you on your graduation.

Lo felicito por el excelente trabajo.

I congratulate you (formal) for the excellent work.

Sinceramente, te felicito por tu valor.

Sincerely, I congratulate you on your courage.

Word Connections

Synonyms

congratulo (I congratulate (more formal))
alabo (I praise)

Antonyms

critico (I criticize)
reprocho (I reproach)

Common Collocations

te felicito de corazón – I congratulate you from the heart
te felicito por... – I congratulate you for/on...

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'felicito' correctly

This is the 'I' form of the verb 'felicitar.' Use it when you are the one speaking and giving the praise right now.

Who are you praising?

In Spanish, you must include a little word like 'te' (you), 'lo' (him/you formal), or 'la' (her/you formal) before 'felicito' to show who you are talking to.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Missing the recipient

Mistake: "Saying 'Felicito por tu éxito' for 'I congratulate you.'"

Correction: Say 'Te felicito por tu éxito.' You need to include the person receiving the praise (te).

⭐ Usage Tips

When to use it

It's perfect for birthdays, new jobs, or when a friend makes a great meal. It's a very positive and warm word.

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesfelicitaran

yofelicitara

túfelicitaras

vosotrosfelicitarais

nosotrosfelicitáramos

él/ella/ustedfelicitara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesfeliciten

yofelicite

túfelicites

vosotrosfelicitéis

nosotrosfelicitemos

él/ella/ustedfelicite

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesfelicitaron

yofelicité

túfelicitaste

vosotrosfelicitasteis

nosotrosfelicitamos

él/ella/ustedfelicitó

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesfelicitaban

yofelicitaba

túfelicitabas

vosotrosfelicitabais

nosotrosfelicitábamos

él/ella/ustedfelicitaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesfelicitan

yofelicito

túfelicitas

vosotrosfelicitáis

nosotrosfelicitamos

él/ella/ustedfelicita

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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: felicito

Question 1 of 1

How do you say 'I congratulate you' to a friend?

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Word Family

felicitar(to congratulate) - verb

felicitación(congratulation) - noun

feliz(happy) - adjective

felicidad(happiness) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'felicito' formal or informal?

It is neutral! You can use it with friends ('Te felicito') or with your boss ('Lo/La felicito').

Can I use 'felicito' for birthdays?

Yes, although '¡Felicidades!' or '¡Feliz cumpleaños!' are more common as quick exclamations, 'Te felicito' is a lovely way to offer personal praise on their big day.