How to say congratulations in Spanish.
The phrases Spanish speakers actually use — not a dictionary line — with what each means and who it is for, plus full messages by a native speaker you can send as a card in Spanish in a minute.
“¡Enhorabuena!” means “Congratulations!” and is what Spanish speakers say. “¡Felicidades!” (“Congratulations!”) is the warmer version. Spain's word for an achievement — job, exam, house.
The Spanish phrases, and when each one fits
Spanish is informal ('tú') almost everywhere a card is involved — family, friends, colleagues. 'Usted' is for a client or an elder you address formally; in Latin America it is more common than in Spain.
- ¡Enhorabuena! — “Congratulations!”. Spain's word for an achievement — job, exam, house.
- ¡Felicidades! — “Congratulations!”. Universal, and the word in Latin America.
- ¡Muy bien hecho! — “Very well done!”. For an achievement.
- Te lo mereces. — “You deserve it.”. A promotion, a result.
- ¡Enhorabuena por el bebé! — “Congratulations on the baby!”. A new baby.
- Estoy muy orgulloso / orgullosa de ti. — “I'm very proud of you.”. Family — 'orgulloso' if you are a man, 'orgullosa' if you are a woman.
Congratulations messages in Spanish, written for the person
Full messages by a native speaker — pick the person and send one as a card, in their language.
Three Spanish messages to start from
Enhorabuena, hermano. Lo has conseguido tú solito, aunque pienso apuntarme parte del mérito por aguantarte.
Enhorabuena: lo tuyo ha sido trabajo fino y constante, y por fin se ve. Muy merecido.
Enhorabuena, mi niña. Lo has peleado tú y lo has ganado tú. Nosotros solo miramos, orgullosísimos.
Questions people ask
Can I mix English and Spanish in one card?
Yes — and natives find it charming. Open with the Spanish phrase, write your real message in English, and sign off in Spanish (Un abrazo, or Un abrazo fuerte,). The effort is the point.
How do I sign off a Spanish card?
Un abrazo, · Un abrazo fuerte, · Con cariño, · Besos, · Un saludo, — from warmest to most neutral. Family and close friends get the first two; colleagues the last.
Will the card itself be in Spanish?
Yes. Our Español builder is a full translation, with example messages written by native speakers, and your recipient opens the card in Spanish.
Congratulations wishes in other languages
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A real card, in their language, in about a minute. No account, no watermark.