What is the Spanish word for "congratulate"?

Learn how to say "congratulate" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

congratulate

Spanish

felicitar

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Alternative translations of "congratulate"

enhorabuena

Examples of how to use "congratulate" in Spanish

English
I must congratulate you on your amazing success.
Spanish
Debo felicitarte por tu increíble éxito.
English
I congratulate you on your promotion.
Spanish
Te felicito por tu promoción.
English
She congratulated him after the race.
Spanish
Ella lo felicitó después de la carrera.
English
They are congratulating the new parents now.
Spanish
Ahora están felicitando a los nuevos padres.
English
We have congratulated our teacher this morning.
Spanish
Ya felicitamos a nuestro profesor esta mañana.

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