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Meanings of congratulations in English

Portuguese
glória
Catalan
enhorabona
Spanish
felicitaciones

An expression of approval and commendation.

glória
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A sign of positive involvement in an event, which the recipient of the congratulations predominantly perceives as joyful.

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Usage of congratulations in English
1
If your answer was no, congratulations; you probably don't use a wheelchair.
The Irish Times
2
I'll just say congratulations and wish you all the best of luck.
Acts of faith
3
If you're reading this, congratulations on finding yourself a working energy source.
The South African
4
If you're wearing a blue shirt, congratulations, you're its new best friend.
Wired
5
To these consultancy organizations, I only want to say one thing: congratulations.
The Guardian
6
Well, at this point, all I can say to America is congratulations.
Wired
7
Please recognise Nathi and great congratulations to you Headmaster and the school.
The South African
8
Words of approval and congratulations were spoken out, though everyone expected it.
The Mammoth Hunters
9
He said phone lines were jammed with requests and people offering congratulations.
The Irish Times
10
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to, I just wanted to say congratulations!
The Golem and the Jinni
11
Bless him, he was too good this time, and congratulations are due.
The Guardian
12
Hamilton said: That was a massive challenge, but congratulations to Red Bull.
Jamaica Observer
13
For those of you with good post-graduation jobs already lined up, congratulations!
Ebony
14
Natalia and her partner stepped forward to offer their congratulations as well.
Honour's Knight
15
No public congratulations from Caitlyn on Twitter either, noted one Twitter user.
News.com.au
16
He was the first to reach General Waymouth with congratulations and endorsement.
The Ramrodders: A Novel
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Congratulations through the time
Congratulations across language varieties
Ireland
Common
Australia
Common
South Africa
Common
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