¿Felicidades o Enhorabuena? Fiestas y logros
Quiz (3 preguntas): ¿Cuándo se dice Felicidades y cuándo Enhorabuena en fiestas y logros?
DannisAprobaste el examen de conducir. ¿Qué dices?
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Hints for this Quiz
Think: this is the result of effort, an “achievement”.
In Spain, enhorabuena is usually used for achievements (an exam, a job, a competition).
This is a celebration, not a success.
For birthdays people usually say “¡Felicidades!” or “¡Feliz cumpleaños!”.
You need a general holiday greeting for everyone.
“Felices Fiestas” is a neutral greeting for the whole Christmas–New Year holiday period.
How do you say “to congratulate” in Spanish?
Felicitar = to congratulate. “Agradecer” = to thank, “invitar” = to invite.
This is a professional success, not a holiday and not recovery from illness.
A promotion is an achievement, so “enhorabuena” is more appropriate.
Look at the cake and candles: it’s a birthday.
Birthday at home with cake and candles.
For a birthday you say “¡Feliz cumpleaños!” or “¡Felicidades!”.
Think: it’s the result of study and effort.
University graduation with diploma.
Finishing university is clearly an achievement, so “¡Enhorabuena!” fits best.
Winning is a success; you need to congratulate, not just thank.
“Dar la enhorabuena” is a formal way to say “to congratulate on a success”. “Dar las gracias” means “to thank”.
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