Portuguese Word · Intermediate
parabéns
congratulations
Pronunciation: /pa.ɾaˈbẽj̃s/
Meaning
congratulations
Example
Gostaria de lhe dar os parabéns pelo seu novo livro.
I would like to congratulate you on your new book.
Practice tips
- Practice parabéns out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.