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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