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enhorabuena

congratulations

interjection noun en-oh-rah-BWEH-nah Rare

Usage Note

Enhorabuena is the standard Spanish word for 'congratulations' in Spain, used for achievements, births, weddings, and promotions. Latin American Spanish almost universally prefers felicitaciones. It can also function as a feminine noun (dar la enhorabuena = 'to offer congratulations').

Examples

Enhorabuena por tu ascenso!"

Natural Translation

Congratulations on your promotion!

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