English–Spanish

“congratulate” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/feliθiˈtaɾ/

Example

Voy a felicitar a María por su boda.

I am going to congratulate María on her wedding.

Illustration for felicitar (congratulate)

How to say “congratulate” in Spanish

“Congratulate” in Spanish is felicitar.

A speaker aloud offering congratulations to a colleague at a small celebration.

Full entry for felicitar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with felicitar

Quiero felicitar en persona a mis colegas por el éxito del proyecto.

I want to congratulate my colleagues in person on the success of the project.

Tips for using felicitar

  • The English verb 'to felicitate' is real but unusually formal, so Spanish felicitar is the neutral, everyday verb for birthdays, promotions, and similar events.

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