parabién
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USAGE NOTE
This word is often used in the plural.
el parabién(
pah
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rah
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byehn
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (literary) (act of congratulating)
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. congratulations (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Permítame que le dé mis parabienes. Su obra es magnífica.Let me offer you my congratulations. Your play is superb.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Beatriz recibió los parabienes de sus compañeros por su ascenso a directora general.Beatriz was congratulated by her colleagues on her promotion to general manager.
Tendrás que darle el parabién a la autora por hacerse con el premio, aunque pienses que otros lo merecían más.You'll have to congratulate the author for winning the prize, even if you think others deserved it more.
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