Portuguese · Greetings & Essentials
"Congratulations!" in Portuguese: parabéns
parabéns
Congratulations in Portuguese is parabéns. Use it for birthdays, jobs, wins, and baby news.
New job
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How to pronounce parabéns
Say it
pah-rah-BENS
/pa.ɾa.ˈbɛns/
pah-rah-BENS
"Congratulations!" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| parabéns | congratulations Default cheer. | Default cheer. |
| meus parabéns | my congratulations Warmer emphasis. | Warmer emphasis. |
| parabéns pelo emprego | congrats on the job Specific win. | Specific win. |
| parabéns! | congrats! Short message. | Short message. |
How to use parabéns in real life
- 1New job
Parabéns pela promoção! Você merecia.
Congratulations on the promotion! You deserved it.
Work win.
- 2Graduation
Mandamos parabéns no grupo da família.
We sent congratulations in the family group chat.
Message.
- 3Sports
Parabéns pelo gol no final do jogo.
Congratulations on the goal at the end of the game.
Match praise.
Mistakes English speakers make with parabéns
Incorrect: Felicitaciones!
Correct: Parabéns!
That’s Spanish; Portuguese uses parabéns.
Incorrect: Parabém pela vitória.
Correct: Parabéns pela vitória.
Keep the nasal -éns ending.
Good to know
Parabéns covers congratulations and often happy birthday wishes in Portugal; in Brazil birthday greetings usually lead with feliz aniversário, then parabéns. Tone stays warm and short.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Reacting to a friend’s news
ChatPal
Consegui a vaga! Posso ouvir um parabéns?
I got the job! Can I get a congratulations?
You
Parabéns! Estou muito feliz por você.
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you.
ChatPal
Obrigada. Seus parabéns chegaram na hora.
Thanks. Your congratulations came right on time.
You
Vamos comemorar no fim de semana.
Let’s celebrate this weekend.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Congratulations!" in Portuguese
Happy birthday vs congrats?
Brazil: feliz aniversário; parabéns still fits as praise.
My congratulations?
Meus parabéns.
Congrats on…?
Parabéns por / pelo / pela…
Pronunciation?
pah-rah-BENS.
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