Portuguese

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Etymology

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From parabéns +‎ -izar or parabém +‎ -izar.

Pronunciation

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  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /pɐ.ɾɐ.bɨ.niˈzaɾ/ [pɐ.ɾɐ.βɨ.niˈzaɾ]
    • (Southern Portugal) IPA(key): /pɐ.ɾɐ.bɨ.niˈza.ɾi/ [pɐ.ɾɐ.βɨ.niˈza.ɾi]

  • Hyphenation: pa‧ra‧be‧ni‧zar

Verb

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parabenizar (first-person singular present parabenizo, first-person singular preterite parabenizei, past participle parabenizado)

  1. to congratulate (laud someone for his accomplishment)
    Synonyms: congratular, dar os parabéns, felicitar, parabentear

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