Felicidades vs Enhorabuena
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Could you please answer me what is the difference between “Felicidades” and “Enhorabuena”? Both mean the same – congratulations, but as I have noticed „Felicidades” is used more often. I’m a bit confused.
Thank you.
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updated May 12, 2011
posted by migelis
You know, this has been a question on my mind that I've never bothered to ask. Thanks for doing it for me. :) - Nicole-B, May 11, 2011
No problem, Nicole-Baile, It's my pleasure:) - migelis, May 11, 2011
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We use more felicidades, above all to congratulate somebody, we use always in birthdays and things like that. We use enhorabuena when you want to congratulate somebody if he/she is promoted, for example, but you can use both generally... regards from Madrid...
updated May 12, 2011
posted by Peinadin
That does clear things up a bit. Is this true for most other Spanish speaking countries as well? - Nicole-B, May 11, 2011
I´m talking about spanish from Spain, I don´t know how latin people use it... - Peinadin, May 11, 2011
Muchas gracias, Peinadin:) Saludos de Vilnus! - migelis, May 11, 2011
The choice of usage between the two varies from one country to the next, but both are understood - 005faa61, May 11, 2011
Thanks once again:) - migelis, May 12, 2011
