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How to respond to “¡Felicidades!” in Spanish
Congratulations recognize an achievement or good event. A short thanks is enough, and a little detail can add warmth.
What you might hear
¡Felicidades!
Congratulations!
Choose a reply that fits
¡Gracias!
Thank you!
A simple acknowledgment.
Gracias, estoy muy feliz.
Thanks, I'm really happy.
Share your happiness.
No lo habría logrado sin tu ayuda.
I couldn't have done it without your help.
Credit the person's help when it was part of the achievement.
Qué amable de tu parte.
That's kind of you.
Acknowledge the person's kindness.
Two short exchanges
A personal achievement
¡Felicidades!
Congratulations!
¡Gracias!
Thank you!
A new job
¡Felicidades por tu nuevo trabajo!
Congratulations on your new job!
Gracias, estoy muy feliz.
Thanks, I'm really happy.
Your turn
Thank someone who helped you achieve the result.
Reveal a sample reply
No lo habría logrado sin tu ayuda.
I couldn't have done it without your help.
This response guide in other languages
A note on speaking Spanish
These guides use broadly understandable Latin American Spanish. Tú is familiar and usted is respectful or formal, with important regional variation. Me gustaría and ¿podría …? are useful for considerate requests.
Keep accent marks and opening question marks. Some regions choose different everyday words. Follow the complete example rather than substituting English words one by one, especially with pronouns and expressions of preference.
