What is the Spanish word for "congratulation"?

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

English

congratulation

Spanish

felicitación

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Alternative translations of "congratulation"

enhorabuena

Examples of how to use "congratulation" in Spanish

English
What a heartfelt congratulation that was!
Spanish
¡Qué felicitación tan sentida fue esa!
English
She sent a congratulation card yesterday.
Spanish
Ella envió una tarjeta de felicitación ayer.
English
A quiet congratulation followed the announcement.
Spanish
Una felicitación tranquila siguió al anuncio.
English
Please accept my congratulation for your success.
Spanish
Por favor, acepta mis felicitaciones por tu éxito.
English
He offered a simple congratulation and smile.
Spanish
Él ofreció una felicitación sencilla y una sonrisa.

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