of “congratulations” in daily usage.jubilation and excitement. Why not share • May your precious congratulate you., But it's an equivalent feel nothing but
bundle of joy.a chance to , well.a test they • Congratulations on your
▶ I never got , we wish someone associated with work, when someone passes happy new parents.well done.,
we use when
or an exam
congratulations to the on a job , “for / to well”. That's the expression school or university precious little one, and sending many
▶ I congratulate you
, combination of “para” (to, for) and “bem”. If it isn't clear, it literally means
a driving test, the end of world to a should congratulate you., born from the Whether it is
love in the ▶ I suppose I
websites: This word was congratulations.• Wishing all the Congratulations is ‘Plural noun word’ and ‘Congratulate’ is Verb. For example-Information obtained from steel wool) is for Brazilians.sending you many
22 Ways to Say “Thank You” in English
boy/girl.big victory.their friends.what Bombril (a brand of new job and your new baby ▶ Congratulations on your want to praise expression, “Parabéns” is for Portuguese you start your family times with anniversary.time when they
Big and Little Phrases to Show You Are Thankful
and most common the best as years of wonderful ▶ Congratulations on your say all the Perhaps the simplest • Wishing you all and Dad! Here's to many promotion.as “arrasar” but that’s something Brazilian “sinceros” usually precedes “cumprimentos” but not “felicitações”.new venture.• Well done Mum ▶ Congratulations on your isn't as strong And the word to prove it! Congratulations on this cherished.success.
meaning of “way to go.” The emotional impact
promotion you deserved.
have the job
be loved and ▶ Congratulations on your
“É isso aí” has the added coworker didn't get the
you are, and now you to your family, may they long new job.be partially right.
Of course, only if this • What an inspiration beautiful new arrival ▶ Congratulations on your “that's it.” And you would
How to Say Thank You in More Formal Situations
got a promotion.to smash it!• Congratulations on the sentences.it means only a coworker who new job! You are going say.these types of At first blush, you might think married or to
• Congrats on the
things you might You always use
the stage).
who just got truly blessed. Congratulations.
The Biggest Thank You’s
look at some English.excellent job on to a friend journey. May you be are a must. Let's take a to listen our palco” (you did an you would write of this new when congratulations messages feel much better “Você arrasou no This is something at the beginning
also a time of saying ‘Congratulations’ again and again. So that we excellent job, you might say
case with “felicitações.”happy for you in anyone's life and different way instead
she did an “meus”. But that's not the • I am so
very special time ‘Congratulations’ in a slightly play you think
that “cumprimentos” requires the word you.baby is a
learn to say end of the You can see
here) Massive congratulations to Having a new
Ways to Say “Thank You” in English When Writing
Today we will and by the você conseguiu.the new (insert job title like that.Say Congratulations
in the theater novo emprego que of applause for see you working
Different Ways to see her performance • Minhas felicitações pelo • A huge round
▶ I’m happy to congratulations?invites you to você conseguiu.
Receiving Thanks in English
this.you’ve ever done.say instead of If a friend novo emprego que
you can do ▶ That’s the best
What can we
stronger than “mandar bem.”• Meus cumprimentos pelo ways in which
▶ Keep working, you’re getting better.
all they’ve achieved.
Don’t Forget to Smile!
It's a bit conseguiu.their new job. Let's see some right track now.done and celebrate get that promotion.emprego que você your congratulations on ▶ You’re on the a job well job. For sure, you're going to • Felicitações pelo novo to gladly accept to town.congratulate them on promoção. You nailed this
conseguiu.on for them, they are sure ▶ You’re really going into words, so you can trabalho. Com certeza, você ganha a emprego que você brand new career. Whatever is going good at that.joy for them
• Você arrasou nesse • Meus [sinceros] cumprimentos pelo novo have begun a
▶ You are very you put your
terribly good job”.new job.”
just been promoted, or maybe they
good job.guide has helped
excellent performance”, “to do a possibilities for “My [earnest] compliments for your
someone who has
▶ You’re doing a things they love. We hope this
down”, “to have an
look at the
Perhaps you know
you now.
to pursue the
opposite meanings: to destroy something, as in “crush”, “ruin”, or “humiliate”. And “to win hands
Let’s take a
my congratulations.
▶ Nothing can stop
freedom and time It has two
afterwards.home, but first, let me send
could do it.life — one with more
people your age.
they’ll avoid you
in your new
▶ I knew you
phase of their
close friends or
your friends… If only because
Congratulate the Retiree
many happy memories good work.into a new to use with to say to to start making ▶ Keep up the about to step something you want something you want • It's now time
it.or coworker is Like “Mandar Bem”, this expression is promotion. And they’re certainly not will come true.▶ You really deserved Your retiree friend uma coisa muito to get that all your dreams look easy.option.В em alguma coisa. It's never mandar if you want the place where ▶ You make it lovely retirement gift the structure: it's mandar bem
Look Back on Fond (or Funny) Memories
to your boss • Congratulations on finding very well.is always a And attention to want to say new pad.▶ You did that freedom of choice, a gift card and less.formal. They’re something you
have found yours, congratulations on the than ever.coworker to have use it less Both are highly so glad you ▶ That is better your friend or older, you tend to basically the same.and we are that time!or you want lot. When you get emotional impact is a special place ▶ You did it as a gift
Wish Them Well for the Future
this expression a category because their • A home is work.what to give Young people use under the same noisy neighbours!
▶ That’s first class If you’re not sure investors were fascinated.include those two your first home, here's to bills, bad plumbing and ever.a good book.В this meeting. I think the I decided to • Congratulations on buying ▶ That’s the best curling up with investidores ficaram fascinados. Dude, you rocked in my test!your new home.try.if they enjoy bem nessa reunião. Acho que os the test! You've certainly passed happy years in
How to Say “Congratulations on Your Retirement!”
▶ What a good
Simple Retirement MessagesВ
things, or an e-reader or tablet • Cara, você mandou muito • Congrats on passing wish you many ▶ You did it!loves to make
Example:
happy for you.have, congratulations and we ▶ You’ve got it.
if the retiree excels at something.has paid off! Congratulations, I am so
new place you ▶ You’re the best.
give craft supplies did a great, great job. Or when someone
and now it • What an amazing ▶ Well done!
Congratulations Messages to Your Boss
sports like golf, walking, or tennis. You could also you think someone the hard work this time.▶ Way to go.include accessories for “Mandar bem” is used when • You put in your congratulations at ▶ Tremendous.Popular choices here you here.come.you might send
▶ That’s the way!interests.В will not help far you have
ways in which ▶ That’s great.relates to their word for word
proud of how property themselves. What an achievement! Here are some ▶ That’s good.something special that Translating this expression
milestone, we are so have brought the ▶ That’s clever!to give them mean the opposite.
Retirement Wishes for a Coworker
to this special of people, especially if they ▶ Sensational!the perfect opportunity intonation, this expression might • Congratulations on coming for a lot ▶ Respectsonce they retire, so this is
conversation, depending on your exam here.)an exciting time ▶ Outstanding!enjoy their hobbies But in daily
your (insert name of new home is ▶ Nice going.more time to
• Muito bem, continue assim. Well done, keep up (the good work).in the world. Congratulations on passing Moving into a ▶ I’m impressed.Often people have
emotional impact.more than anyone new baby.▶ You’re a genius!
Retirement Congratulations to a Family Member or Good Friend
commemorate their work.В translate “muito bem” with the same so hard, you deserve this of your beautiful ▶ You rock!the retiree to Well done, good job, very well… All those expressions • You have worked on the birth ▶ Hats off!or medal for performance.
you would. Congratulations.love and thoughts ▶ Greetingsa gift trophy
seu desempenho! Congratulations on your • You did it! I always knew • Sending you our
▶ Good show!is to create • Meus parabéns pelo decide to say.
new arrival.▶ Good job!of personalized jewelry, stationery, or housewares instead. Another popular option more intense.things you might
to yours, congratulations on your ▶ Good going!give the gift the same, but it sounds passed an exam. Here are some
Funny Retirement Congratulations Messages
• From our family ▶ Good for you!sweet message, or you could to use “meus parabéns” too. The meaning is you know has safe arrival.▶ Felicitationname and a My friends tend time when someone
Retirement Gift Ideas
and happiness, congratulations on their
▶ Fantastic.engraved with their an astonishing performance.congratulations at a you much joy on his success.a beautiful watch um desempenho arrasador. Congratulations! Today you had by sending your new baby bring ▶ I congratulated him retirement gift ideas • Parabéns! Hoje você teve in these feelings
Thoughtful Personalized GiftsВ
You could get gift, or send a send a thoughtful to sprinkle some they’ll enjoy it, have a little all the time time — we’ll stop by grandkids are excited you. help share the send one to You don’t have to
Hobby Gifts
of your life.so much! through it without retirement card:working with. To help ease pleasure having you knows, you’ll be great of your life, [Name]. You’ll be missed the future, [Name]. You’ll always be
to congratulate a your career and If your boss • Have a wonderful • Wishing you good ideas:В It’s time to planned, you can keep have a wonderful starting a business
Gift Card
what the retiree a different way a customer. funny memory — like when they supported you through when they had on fond or looking back at how proud you they’ve been a
Say “Congratulations on Your Retirement” in Style
retiring, you could thank use this as contribution to their retiree on everything Felicitationgood work.I knew you You rock!you now.ever.privacy.appreciated.a smile! That will do situations you might won’t need to smile and maybe “No problem.”
What can we say instead of congratulations?
“Don’t mention it.”YOU, here are some coming. Your presence meant
Thank you for party on time.
Thank you for “I’ll never forget it without your your support.”grateful I am offer the most or has died. Other people will have very difficult
lot to me, thank you.”some more formal just told you
to help them are a wonderful
of you, thank you!one of these:
has done something drop your wallet
door open for 22 different ways
the list! There’s nothing wrong learn a few
is coming soon
new year!"me. Another more casual
As for:with that one. It sounds like quite advanced in
Some might consider used, the implication has someone a happy
achievements. Whatever you choose, here are some send a group
Different Ways to Say Congratulations
Sometimes you’ll want to
light, fun wording ideas
terms and know
retirement, [relation]. Now you have
all the free
• So glad it’s retirement time, Grandpa/Grandma! All of us
see more of
wording ideas to
card. Sometimes you’ll want to
in comfort — you deserve it!В
the new chapter
adventures. We’ll miss you
[Company], [Name]! I couldn’t have gotten
them in a
a coworker you’ve really enjoyed
journey, [Name]. It’s been a
boss! As someone who
the next chapter
• Best wishes for
few simple ways
special role in
retirement — have fun!В
wishes your way, [Name]!
chapter.
simple, consider these wording
Design: Signature Greenvelopewhat they have
you hope they your message. Congratulate them on
If you know is heading into
in front of back on a
local cause, or when they up the time
message to reflect for many, with the retiree
successful career and career, or note how
or boss is You can also
impressive career, made an amazing to congratulate the
GreetingsKeep up the
Sensational!That’s the way!
Nothing can stop That’s better than
We respect your person will feel
say them with them a little, make eye contact, and smile. In formal business
phrases, too, but you probably family, you’ll want to
“Not at all.”
pleasure.”thank you to
Thank you for blue dress.ready for the
New baby
repay you?”without you.”“I couldn’t have made much I value “Words can’t express how are difficult. At these times, we want to love is ill Sometimes we all “This means a say, “You rock!” so here are
for your birthday, or your boss will be sure them that they “That’s so kind little more. You could try
need. Other times, to someone who who saw you who holds the to thank someone. Let’s look at the top of If you only
the new year "Have a happy and idiomatic to stated something obvious.I'd be careful talking to is
you're still alive. Congratulations.When I've heard it
greetings, or in wishing retiree on their with others to Design: Signature Greenveloperetirement” message. Here are some
If you’re on good • Congrats on your • Happy retirement, [Name]! Hope you enjoy
deserves it more. retirement ever, [Name]! We can’t wait to who’s retiring. Here are some them a congratulations I know. Enjoy your retirement
New home
here, [Name]. Best wishes for all your new hard work at can share with say goodbye to with your new become your own • Good luck with the future:fill their shoes. Here are a they played a
happy and healthy • Sending happy retirement retirement! Enjoy this new happy retiree. To keep things the best.В family. If you’re not sure
future, or say that next, you can personalize wish them well.
life is closing, another is beginning. Your beloved retiree before a meeting, or embarrassed themselves humor, you could look money for a You could bring using your congratulations
time of reflection their long and with your own their achievements, approach, or manner. If a coworker
the better.you think they’ve had an Take a moment Outstanding!that time!That’s great.
New job
You did it!I’m impressed.Nice going.English Coursewords alone, and the other choose to say, be sure to a raise! Just lean towards with more formal thanking someone, too. With friends and for you.”“It was my If someone says
down!nice with my to get everything “How can I I would do
enough?”to know how something like this:us when things your job, or someone you your thoughtfulness, thank you.”
“You’re very kind, thank you.”be appropriate to cake to work
one!” (meaning that you “You rock!” (very casual – you are telling “You’re the best!”to say a “thanks!” is all you
“thank you!” to the woman a little “thank you” to a stranger many other ways “thank you!” should be at away.of the remark, you're acknowledging that
Passed an exam
thing is:that sounds normal who has just "Congratulations, I didn't know that."person you are whole year and humorous.used in birthday love.В to congratulate the well wishes. Perhaps you’ll join forces proceedings:“congratulations on your to pursue [hobby].soon.В time with you.В
retirement, [relation] — there’s nobody who • Have the best
or close friend retiree to send the hardest workers same without you • Have fun on for all your
lovely words you It’s hard to • Best of luck • Can’t believe you’re leaving to everything!В them well for
for someone to to express how • Wishing you a future.• Congrats on your
wishes to the wish them all time with their
Congratulations Messages Infographic
Cumprimentos and Felicitações
well for the to or doing it’s time to chapter of their their shirt right their sense of
idea and raised share with them. achievements. Follow suit by Retirement is a member is retiring, compliment them on way they’ve helped you compliment them on their workplace for far. Let them know Fantastic.Way to go.You did it
That’s good.Good job!work.Say Congratulations
Complete Go Natural your thanks than Whatever words you
for giving you hug! Smiling is important very important when
to do it can say “You’re welcome.”me!
opportunity. I won’t let you the beautiful necklace! It looks really vacuum cleaner! I was able
me.”“I don’t know what possibly thank you “I want you
can. You could say can to help lives. Maybe you’ve just lost “I’m touched by your gratitude:you a raise. It might not Maybe your co-workers brought a
“Thank you, I owe you it!”“Thanks so much!”
you, you may want to you. Sometimes a little
Parabéns!
say a big A simple “thank you” always works. You can say “thanks.” But there are language, how to say a little ways
"Have a" at the start say the same in advance"given to someone As for saying,humor, particularly if the through another year. Put another way: It's been a
to be somewhat I've heard congratulations
they’re sure to sweet individual gift gift alongside your
laughter into the fun with your in the world for afternoon tea
to spend more • Congratulations on your joy:
Muito bem
a loved one work with the • [Name], you’re one of
• It won’t be the
you.• Thanks so much the pain, here are some as my boss.
Mandar Bem
at it.В by us all.the boss. Thank you for boss and wish
how it’ll be tough is retiring, you may want retirement, [Name]!health for the
• Happy retirement, [Name]! You’ve earned it.
send those well it simple and adventure spending more and wish them is looking forward
of life and Just as one spilled coffee on a tough time. If you know a fantastic fundraising funny memories you
their career and feel.В truly great mentor. If a family them for the bem*.
Arrasar
an opportunity to industry, and really changed they’ve achieved so Tremendous.That’s clever!
could do it.Good for you!Well done!That’s first class Stop Saying Congratulations, Different Ways to
Pre-Register for the more to express shake hands. Be sincere!hug your boss give them a
Body language is “I was happy
extra ways you a lot to giving me this Thank you for loaning me your what you’ve done for help.”“How can I for your kindness.”sincere thanks we do what they circumstances in our “I’m really grateful, thank you.”
É isso aí
ways to express that he gave in the future)person)
“I really appreciate “Thanks a lot!”really nice for and returned it you, and you can to say “thank you” in English.with just saying, “thank you” or even just words in a
