How to Say "kudos" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “kudos” is “felicitaciones” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¡Felicitaciones! Sabía que ganarías el premio.
Congratulations! I knew you would win the prize.
Ella recibió las felicitaciones de su jefe por el proyecto.
She received congratulations from her boss for the project.
Quiero dar mis felicitaciones a todos los participantes.
I want to offer my congratulations to all the participants.
Always Plural
Even if you are congratulating someone once, you must use the plural form 'felicitaciones.' The singular form, 'felicitación,' refers only to the act of congratulating, not the expression itself.
Felicitaciones vs. Felicidades
Mistake: “Using '¡Felicidad!' (happiness) to congratulate someone.”
Correction: Use '¡Felicitaciones!' for achievements (like winning a race or getting a job) or '¡Felicidades!' for celebrations (like birthdays or holidays). 'Felicidades' is more versatile but 'Felicitaciones' is more specific to success.
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