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"Congratulations" is a plural noun which is often translated as "felicidades", and "congrats" is an interjection which is often translated as "¡felicidades!". Learn more about the difference between "congratulations" and "congrats" below.
congratulations(
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grah
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juh
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shihnz
)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
1. (praise)
b. enhorabuena (Spain)
Regionalism used in Spain
Congratulations on your new baby!¡Enhorabuena por el recién nacido!
congrats(
kuhn
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grahts
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
1. (colloquial) (expressing congratulations)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. ¡felicidades!
I heard about your promotion at work. Congrats!Me enteré de tu ascenso en el trabajo. ¡Felicidades!
c. ¡enhorabuena! (Spain)
Regionalism used in Spain
Congrats! You'll make a great mother.¡Enhorabuena! Serás una madre excelente.
