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"Éxitos" is a form of "éxito", a noun which is often translated as "success". "Felicitaciones" is a form of "felicitaciones", an interjection which is often translated as "congratulations". Learn more about the difference between "éxitos" and "felicitaciones" below.
el éxito(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. success
Para lograr el éxito en la escuela, hay que estudiar mucho.To achieve success in school, you must study a lot.
felicitaciones(
feh
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see
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syoh
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nehs
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. congratulations
Mi hija ha tenido el bebé, así que soy abuela. - ¡Felicitaciones!My daughter had the baby, so I'm a grandmother. - Congratulations!
la felicitación
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. congratulations
¿Andrés se graduó de la universidad? ¡Qué bueno! Envíale mis felicitaciones.Andres graduated from college? That's great! Send him my congratulations.
b. wishes
Mis padres te envían su felicitación por tu cumpleaños.My parents send you their wishes for your birthday.
c. greetings
No te olvides de darle tu felicitación al tío Juan por el nacimiento de su hijo.Don't forget to extend your greetings to uncle Juan for the newborn baby.
a. greeting card (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
En el buzón había muchas cartas y felicitaciones.There were many letters and greeting cards in the mailbox.
b. greetings card (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
En Navidad, mis abuelos me enviaron una felicitación desde Suiza.My grandparents sent me a greetings card from Switzerland on Christmas.
