How to Congratulate Someone in English

🎉 How to Congratulate Someone in English 🎉

Let's celebrate success with the right words!

Have you ever wanted to say “¡Felicidades!” in English, but didn’t know how? In this post, you’ll learn fun and useful ways to congratulate someone in different situations.

For example:  If someone pass an exam, get a new job, or win a contest! 🎉

We’ll explore vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and expressions that will help you sound natural and friendly in English. Plus, you’ll find a short story, activities, and a fun challenge to practice what you learn.

🎯 Vocabulary to Use When Congratulating Someone

English Word/Phrase Spanish Translation
Congratulations! ¡Felicidades!
Well done! ¡Bien hecho!
Good job! ¡Buen trabajo!
I’m so proud of you! ¡Estoy tan orgulloso/a de ti!
You did it! ¡Lo lograste!
Hats off to you! ¡Mis respetos! / ¡Te admiro!
That’s amazing! ¡Eso es increíble!

🧩 Useful Expressions for Different Occasions

📚 Academic Achievement

  • "Congratulations on passing your exam!"
    (¡Felicidades por aprobar tu examen!)

  • "You deserve all the success."
    (Te mereces todo el éxito.)

🎉 Personal Milestones

  • "I heard you got married – congratulations!"
    (Escuché que te casaste – ¡felicidades!)

  • "Congrats on your new baby!"
    (¡Felicidades por tu nuevo bebé!)

💼 Professional Success

  • "Well deserved promotion!"
    (¡Ascenso bien merecido!)

  • "Wishing you success in your new job."
    (Te deseo éxito en tu nuevo trabajo.)

🔧 Phrasal Verbs to Sound Natural

Phrasal Verb         Meaning                 Example Sentence
Cheer someone on             Animar a alguien         We all cheered her on during the race.
Pay off                     Dar resultado / valer la pena         All your hard work paid off!
Pull through             Salir adelante         You pulled through – congrats!
Look up to             Admirar a alguien         I really look up to you.

💬 Mini Dialogue Example

A: "Hey! I heard you won the contest!"
B: "Yes, I did!"
A: "Wow, congratulations! You totally deserved it."
B: "Thanks! I worked really hard."
A: "It paid off! I’m so proud of you."

💡 Practice Tip for Students

🎯 Try This: Write a short congratulatory message for your friend in the comments! Use at least one vocabulary word, one phrasal verb, and one useful expression from this blog.

📖 Reading Practice: The Surprise Announcement

Last Friday, our teacher, Miss Jenny, made a big announcement. She said,

“I have some exciting news! I’ve been selected as Teacher of the Year!”

The whole class clapped and cheered her on. We all stood up and said,

“Congratulations, Miss Jenny! You totally deserve it!”

We know how hard she works every day. She always helps us pull through difficult lessons and never gives up on us. Even when things get hard, she keeps smiling. That’s why we all look up to her.

We made a small card for her and wrote messages like:

  • “I’m so proud of you!”

  • “Hats off to you!”

  • “Your effort finally paid off!”

Miss Jenny smiled and said,

“Thank you, my dear students. This means the world to me.”

📘 Glossary

Word / Expression Meaning (English)           Spanish Translation
Cheered her on Supported and encouraged her            La animaron
Pull through Overcome a difficult situation            Salir adelante
Look up to Admire and respect someone            Admirar a alguien
Paid off Brought good results            Dio resultado / valió la pena
Hats off to you I admire you            Te admiro / Mis respetos

📝 Comprehension Questions

A. Choose the correct answer:

  1. What was Miss Laura’s big announcement?
    a) She’s leaving the school
    b) She won a teaching award
    c) She’s getting married

  2. How did the students react?
    a) They were confused
    b) They ignored it
    c) They congratulated her

  3. Why do the students look up to Miss Laura?
    a) She gives them candy
    b) She helps them and works hard
    c) She tells funny jokes

B. Answer in complete sentences:

  1. What expressions did the students use to congratulate Miss Laura?

  2. What do you think “paid off” means in this story?

  3. Write one more sentence to add to the card the students gave her.


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