In Portuguese, the most used word to congratulate someone is PARABÉNS! (CONGRATULATIONS!) This word can be used in any situation.
For example, if someone is celebrating a birthday, got a new job, or is going to have a baby, we can just say "Parabéns!" ("Congratulations!")
In addition to the word "Parabéns!", we usually add other sentences to indicate what you wish to that person in that special situation.
Here are some sentences you can use to congratulate someone who is celebrating a birthday.
- Meus parabéns! Tudo de bom! (Congratulations! I wish you all the best!)
- Parabéns! Muitas felicidades! Muitos anos de vida! (Congratulations! I wish you a lot of happiness and long life!)
- Parabéns! Desejo muita paz e muita saúde! (Congratulations! I wish you a lot of peace and good health!)
- Meus parabéns! Que seu dia seja perfeito! (Congratulations! May your day be perfect!)
- Meus parabéns! Aproveite o seu dia! (Congratulations! Enjoy your day!)
Another very common sentence used to congratulate a person who is celebrating a birthday is FELIZ ANIVERSÁRIO! ( HAPPY BIRTHDAY!).
You can also add other sentences to indicate what you wish to that person for their birthday. Here are some examples:
- Feliz aniversário! Muitas felicidades! Muitos anos de vida! (Happy Birthday! I wish you a lot of happiness and long life!)
- Feliz aniversário! Tudo de bom! Que todos seus sonhos se realizem! (Happy Birthday! I wish you all the best! May all your dreams come true!)
- Feliz aniversário! Desejo que você seja muito feliz e tenha muita saúde! (Happy Birthday! I wish you a lot of happiness and good health!)
Different from English, in Portuguese, the word "aniversário" means both "birthday" and "anniversary," so we can say "Happy anniversary!" to congratulate someone on their birthday or wedding anniversary, but when we refer to a wedding anniversary, we are usually specific and say:
- Feliz aniversário de casamento! (Happy Wedding Anniversary!)
Now let's talk a little bit about how to congratulate a person in other situations, such as when someone gets a new job, passes a test, gets married, or buys a new house.
Let's look at some examples of sentences you can use in many different contexts:
- Parabéns! Você merece! (Congratulations! You deserve it!)
- Parabéns pela conquista! (Congratulations on the achievement!)
- Parabéns! Boa sorte nessa nova etapa! (Congratulations! Best of luck in this new phase!
- Tudo de bom pra você! (All the best to you!)
- Parabéns! Desejo muito sucesso! (Congratulations! I wish you a lot of success!)
- Parabéns! Estou muito feliz por você! (Congratulations! I'm very happy for you!)
To be specific, you can also say "parabéns por (congratulations on)..." something. But pay attention to a grammar detail, if the next word is:
- A feminine noun, you should say "parabéns PELA (congratulations on)".
- A masculine noun, you should say "parabéns PELO (congratulations on)"
- A verb, you can say "parabéns POR (congratulations on)".
Some examples:
- Parabéns pelo casamento! (Congratulations on your wedding!)
- Parabéns pelo novo emprego! (Congratulations on your new job!)
- Parabéns pela casa nova! (Congratulations on the new house!)
- Parabéns pela iniciativa! (Congratulations on the initiative!)
- Parabéns por ter passado no teste! (Congratulations on passing the test!)
- Parabéns por ser um estudante dedicado! (Congratulations on being a dedicated student!)
That's it, guys! Now it's homework time! Write a sentence below congratulating a friend on their birthday or another situation that deserves to be celebrated.
Até a próxima!
Your teacher,
Virginia
Loving birthday wishes for moms.
Birthday cards for moms are a great opportunity to thank them for all that they do. Think about a message that they can hold onto forever, and that will encourage them to sit back, relax, and enjoy their special day to the fullest.
• "Happy birthday, Mom. Everyday I am grateful to have you in my life. Let today be another reminder that you’re the best. Love you."
• "You’re more than a mother. You’re the greatest woman I know. Thank you for everything, and happy birthday."
• "Hope your day is full of relaxation, an abundance of love, and your favorite type of cake."
• "Mom, if it weren’t for you I would never have become the person I am today. Thank you for being a role model, mother, and an amazing friend. And most important of all, happy birthday."
• "Mom, thanks for all your support and your invaluable life lessons. Cheers to your best birthday yet."
• "I’m so lucky to have a mother like you. You are my best friend, the best mom, and the best person I know. Happiest of birthdays to you."
• "Roses are red, violets are blue. There’s no one I’d rather turn to you in times of trouble than you. Happy birthday to you mom, you’re the best."
• "Mom, you know how to bring our family together like none other. We love you with all of our hearts. Happy birthday, dear mother. Love, your children."
• "Mom, you are a role model, a genius, a superwoman, a five-star chef, and the most gorgeous person I know. How do you do it all? Cheers to another year of living your best life, happy birthday."
• "I am sending warm wishes and loving thoughts your way for your birthday. Even though we are apart, you will always be in my thoughts as well as in my heart. Happy birthday, Mom."
• "Sometimes life gets tough, but I always rest assured that I can make it over any obstacle in my way with the power of your love. Thanks for being the best mom the world has to offer, happy birthday."
• "Throughout my whole life, you have showered me with your love. Thank you for always giving me your all. I do my best always to return the favor. Happy birthday, mom."
• "Happy birthday, Ma. My hope is to be the amazing role model for my own family one day as you have been for ours. Your love is the best."
• "Thank you for always providing me with hope, encouragement, joy, and support. You are the best, and I hope that your birthday is as unforgettable as you are."
• "Everyday I learn something new from your grace, wonder, and compassionate soul. Here’s to another year of invaluable life lessons. Happy birthday, Mom."
Funny happy birthday messages for moms.
A birthday is a day that should be full of joy, so laughter is heavily encouraged. Keep your mom’s sense of humor in mind as you compose your fun-filled greeting.
• "However old you are is the new 30. Happy birthday."
• "Like a fine wine, we get better with age. Or maybe we just feel better about our age with a little bit of wine."
• "Happy birthday to someone who is smart, talented, pretty, creative, and fabulous. I love that we’re so much alike."
• "It is scientifically proven that people who have more birthdays live longer. Congrats on your success."
• "At least you’re not as old as you will be next year. Happy birthday."
• "Just like you’re not supposed to have a favorite child, I’m not supposed to have a favorite parent. But between you and me, let’s just say dad didn’t get as great of a gift as you’re getting this year. Happy birthday, Mom. From your unofficial favorite child."
• "Here’s to hoping all your candles this year don’t set off the fire alarm. Your birthday is gonna be lit."
• "You may be getting older Mom, but think on the bright side, you’ll at least always be younger than Dad. Happy birthday."
• "Just imagine the things you’d want to hear on your birthday and then pretend I said them. Love you, mom."
• "Your birthday outshines all the other 364 days of the year. Happy birthday, mom."
• "If things really do get better with age, then you’re nearing perfection. I bet it feels as good as it looks. Happy birthday, mom."
• "For your birthday, how about a fruit salad instead of cake? A fruit salad with mostly grapes – no, all grapes. Fermented grapes. Wine it is."
• "I can barely keep up with everyone’s birthdays these days, but you better believe I’d never forget yours. Happy birthday to the best mom there is."
• "A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, the best woman in the world was born. Happy birthday, mom."
Happy birthday quotes for moms.
When the right words are hard to find, there’s no shame in taking inspiration from someone or something else. Enjoy our hand-picked quotes below to share with mom on her special day.
• "I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I believe in miracles." - Audrey Hepburn
• "The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate." - Oprah Winfrey
• "A beautiful woman delights the eye; a wise woman, the understanding; a pure one, the soul." - Minna Antrim
• "You can be gorgeous at 30, charming at 40, and irresistible for the rest of your life." - Coco Chanel
• "A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take." - Cardinal Mermillod
• "I decided if you’re lucky enough to be alive, you should use each birthday to celebrate what your life is about." - Mary Steenburgen
• "When someone asks if you’d like cake or pie, why not say you want cake and pie?" - Lisa Loeb
• "A beautiful woman is like a painting and remains beautiful no matter how old she is." - Chloe Thurlow
• "The heart of a good mother is as big as the ocean; accommodating all kinds of things and sweeping all unwanted things to its shores." - Ernest Agyemang Yeboah
• "With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come." - William Shakespeare
• "It’s that heart of gold, & stardust soul that make you beautiful." - R.M. Broderick
• "I love my mother as trees love water and sunshine. She helps me grow, prosper, and reach great heights." - Terri Guillemets
• "My favorite thing about being a mom is just what a better person it makes you on a daily basis." - Drew Barrymore
• "Birthdays are nature’s way of telling you to eat more cake." - Jo Brand
• "No matter your age, you will always need your mom." - Unknown
Happy birthday messages for Grandmothers.
Often, the most meaningful gift for a grandmother on her special day is a heartfelt card. Start your card with one of our messages below, and feel free to add an anecdotal detail that will put a smile on your grandmother’s face.
• "Grandma, you’ve always wished the best for me, so today I’m wishing the best for you. Happy birthday."
• "I may not be there to celebrate with you today Grandma, but you are always in my heart. I hope your birthday is nothing but the best."
• "There is no grandma in the world that can compare to you. Thank you for being the guiding light for our family and giving us the gift of so much love and joy. We love you."
• "Oh grandma, today you are younger than ever. Thank you for teaching me all about love, kindness, and eternal youth. I am fortunate to have you, happy birthday."
• "Happy Birthday, Grandma. Sit back, relax, and let us spoil you as much as you’ve spoiled us today. You deserve it."
• "To talk to, laugh with, learn from — thanks for being an amazing grandmother and an awesome friend. Happy birthday, I love you."
• "Happy birthday Grandma. Take some time out for yourself today, you deserve it more than anyone I know."
• "I know you have everything in the world, so if there is one thing I wish for you today, it would be excellent health and many more amazing memories with your children and grandchildren. Happy birthday."
• "Have a wonderful birthday, grandmother. Thank you for your endless love, patience, warmth, and support. You are truly an angel."
• "My sweet grandmother, when I was young, I dreamt of becoming a woman like you. Your support, love, and faith made me the person I am now. I can’t be grateful enough for it. Happy birthday."
• "If things really do get better with age, then you’re nearing perfection. I bet it feels as good as it looks. Happy birthday, Grandma."
• "Happy birthday to the prettiest, smartest and kindest grandmother on the Earth. I am so lucky that you’ve been kind enough to pass down these genes to the rest of us."
• "Grandma, you have given me such great advice over the years. I want to take this special day and use it as an opportunity to thank you for all that and more. You’re the best."
• "Whether it’s your 60th, 80th, or 100th birthday, you look as beautiful as ever, Grandma. Happy birthday to the happiest woman I know."
• "There is not a single day I don’t think about you and all that you’ve done for me. Happy birthday, Grandma."
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Looking for the right words to express Happy 90th birthday wishes? Wondering what to write in a 90th birthday card? Try one of these cheerful quotes or greetings!
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Funny 90th Birthday Wishes
Make your favorite senior laugh out loud with one of these funny 90th birthday quotes!
• Lucky for you, vintage is in. Happy 90th Birthday!
• You're not old, you're a classic.
• I'm not saying that you're old…but your candles cost more than your birthday cake!
• Everyone gets to be young once. Your turn is over!
• It's your 90th birthday – feel free to wine if you want!
• I hope I'm as wonderful as you are when I turn 90…even just half as wonderful would be great.
• On your 90th birthday, remember – age is only important if you're a cheese.
• A true friend knows how old you are…and stays for the party anyway. Happy 90th Birthday!
• Don't get all weird about growing older. Our age is simply the number of years the world has been enjoying us.
• May your 90th birthday be filled with magic moments…and lots of merlot!
• Happy 90th birthday to my best friend! Here's to another year of laughing at our own jokes and keeping each other sane!
• Like fine wine, we get better with age. Or maybe we just feel better about our age with lots of wine. Happy 90th Birthday!
• Take every birthday with a grain of salt. Of course, this works best if the salt is accompanied by a margarita.
• A little medical advice for your 90th birthday. Eat lots of birthday cake – it's good for you! Studies have shown that the more birthday cakes you've gotten, the longer you live.
• Happy 90th Birthday to someone who is forever young!
• At 90, you're still playing with a full deck. Who cares if you shuffle a little slower?
• Thinking about getting a tattoo for your 90th birthday? The best bet would be your name and address.
• On your 90th birthday, remember: you're only as old as you feel. So don't go around feeling old people.
• Don't think of it as turning 90…think of it as turning 18 with 72 years of experience.
• You'll never be old as long as your mind is young and your heart is pure. In other words, you're screwed!
• 90?? Don't panic – you've still got it! The hard part is remembering where it is.
• Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter! Happy 90th Birthday!
• You're not getting older…you're increasing in value. Have a fabulous 90th birthday!
• With age comes new skills. Now that you're 90, you can laugh, cough, sneeze and pee all at the same time!
• Turning 90? Keep in mind – you're only as old as you remember you are!
• Don't let turning 90 get you down…because it's way too hard to get back up again!
• Just think of 90 as 9 perfect 10s!
• If things really do get better with age, then you're approaching perfection! Happy 90th Birthday!
• Age and glasses of wine should never be counted.
• Don't pout because you have 90 candles on your cake. Just be glad you have the strength to blow the damn things out!
• Birthdays are good for your health! Studies have proven that people who have more birthdays live longer.
Sentimental 90th Birthday Wishes
This is the perfect occasion to let your favorite senior know how much you care about them. Try using one of these sentimental 90th birthday quotes to express your feelings of friendship and love.
• When you look back over 90 years, I hope that your memories are warm ones. When you celebrate today, I hope that your heart is filled with love and joy. When you look forward to the future, I hope that all your dreams and wishes come true.
• I hope your 90th birthday is just as special as you are.
• Congratulations on your 90th birthday! You are truly an inspiration, and I feel so blessed to have you in my life.
• May you have a happy and healthy 90th birthday! I hope you enjoy many more beautiful days ahead of you.
• I'm so lucky to have someone as special as you in my life. On your 90th birthday, I hope that you are blessed with love, health and happiness.
• Happy 90th Birthday! It's wonderful being able to share such a special birthday with someone like you. You have a heart of gold, and are so warm, loving and kind to everyone you know. I'm so glad that we have such precious memories to share.
• You've gathered 90 years of amazing memories. I hope your birthday is a day full of new fun and surprises.
• Count your days by smiles, not tears. Count your age by friends, not years. Wishing you a joy-filled 90th birthday!
• I hope your 90th birthday is full of sunshine and rainbows, love and laughter. You deserve the best day ever!
90th Birthday Wishes for Mom
Looking for just the right Happy 90th birthday message for Mom? She'll love one of these sweet quotes!
• Your 90th birthday is a milestone that makes me realize that my love and respect for you grow stronger each day. Happy birthday to the best Mom ever!
• Sending you a 90th birthday wish that's wrapped up with all my love!
• Mom, Happy 90th Birthday! I hope your birthday is as bright as your smile, as sweet as your love, as fun as your spirit, and as wonderful as you are. Thanks so much for always being there for me.
• We have the perfect mother and daughter relationship. You're my mother, and I'm perfect. Hope your 90th birthday is filed with laughter and love!
• Happy 90th birthday to my amazing Mom! You're not only my mother, but you're my best friend. There is no one in the world that could ever take your place, and you mean more to me than you will ever know.
• I hope that the suns shines as brightly on your birthday as your love has always shone on me. Happy 90th birthday to the most loving mom ever!
• On your 90th birthday, I hope that you enjoy all the beauty and love that surrounds love. Thank you for being such a special part of my life.
• Thank you for being my heart's first home. I wish you the most amazing 90th birthday ever!
• You are more than just a mother to me…You are my guidance, my strength, my teacher and my best friend. Thank you for giving me all the best in my life! Happy 90th Birthday, Mom!
• Of all the moms in the world, I'm so grateful that I got you. I hope your 80th birthday is unforgettable!
• Happy 90th birthday, Mom! Now that I'm older, I want to thank you for never leaving me in a shopping cart and running away. That must have been tempting.
90th Birthday Wishes for Dad
Send Dad one of these cheerful 90th birthday greetings.
• Dear Dad, It's like you just turned 18. 72 years ago, that is. Happy 90th birthday!
• Happy 90th birthday to the greatest man in the world: my friend, my protector, my father.
• God must have sent you into my life so that I would always have love in my heart. I wish you the most amazing 90th birthday ever, Dad!
• Happy 90th Birthday, Dad! I wish you a fabulous birthday, because you are a fabulous Dad. Enjoy your special day!
• I'm thinking of you and all the wonderful times we've shared. Thank you for so many amazing memories and experiences! Happy 90th Birthday, Dad!
• As each year passes, I realize just how luck I am to have such a wonderful father like you. You will always hold a special place in my heart. I hope your 90th birthday is just as wonderful as you are!
• Having a Dad like you has made my life so much happier and more complete. I've learned so much from you, and I treasure every moment and lesson. On your 90th birthday, I want to thank you for all that you've done for me. I love you, Dad
• Superheroes are one in a million. An amazing Dad like you is one in a lifetime. Thanks for everything! Happy 90th birthday, Dad!
• Before you blow out the candles on your 90th birthday cake, I hope you'll take a moment to remember what a wonderful father and friend you are. I'm so blessed to have you in my life.
• No gift can ever match the love and affection you've given me all the years of my life. Have a fabulous 90th birthday, Dad!
• Dear Dad, Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Thank you for believing in me and always being there when I need it most. I hope you have the most joyous 90th birthday ever!
90th Birthday Wishes for Grandma
Looking for cute quotes for Grandma's 90th birthday? Here are some wonderful ideas:
• Happy 90th Birthday, Grandma! You make the world a better place to live in – a place full of happiness and joy simply be spreading your immense love and care. Thanks for everything!
• Thinking loving thoughts of you, Grandma – and wishing you a 90th birthday that's as special as you are!
• On your birthday, I'd like to say how much I appreciate all the little things you've done for me that have always made such a difference in my life. Wishing you a happy 90th birthday!
• Happy 90th birthday to the world's best Grandma!
• God has truly blessed our family with you, Grandma. I hope all your birthday wishes come true!
90th Birthday Wishes for Grandpa
• You are the coolest Grandpa in town. Happy 90th Birthday! Love from your favorite grandchild,
• Grandpa, I hope your 90th birthday is filled with love, joy, fun and laughter. I am so thankful to have you as my grandfather!
• All the wonderful times I've spent with you will be sweet memories for the rest of my life. You are such an inspiration to me!
• The best Grandpa in the world deserves a special greeting from his favorite grandchild. Happy 90th birthday, Grandpa!
• You've brought so much joy and happiness to my life. I love you, Grandpa – Happy 90th birthday!
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