felicitar algo (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech

Verb

Phonetic transcription

/fe.li.siˈtar al.ɣo/

Translation options

• To congratulate something
• To commend something

Meaning

The verb "felicitar algo" means to express congratulations or approval towards something. It is commonly used in both written and oral contexts in Spanish.

Examples

1. Spanish: Quiero felicitar al equipo por su gran trabajo. English: I want to congratulate the team for their great work.

2. Spanish: Todos debemos felicitarla por su valentía. English: We should all commend her for her courage.

Idiomatic expressions with "felicitar"

1. Dar la enhorabuena: To congratulate

2. Spanish: Quiero dar la enhorabuena a Juan por su ascenso. English: I want to congratulate Juan on his promotion.

3. Hacer un brindis por: To toast to

4. Spanish: Hicimos un brindis por la feliz noticia. English: We toasted to the happy news.

Etymology

The word "felicitar" comes from the Latin word "felicitare", which means "to make happy" or "to congratulate".

Synonyms

• Sinónimos: congratular, aplaudir, elogiar
• Antónimos: criticar, condenar, reprochar