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Express 'best wishes' in Spanish and write perfect letters and emails

Written by Mónica Jiménez | Feb 5, 2025 9:00:00 AM

Learning how to express your best wishes and write perfect letters and emails in Spanish can significantly enhance your ability to connect with others.

🌟 This detailed guide will help you master the art of expressing good wishes, whether through formal or informal communication. You'll discover common phrases, essential tips, and practical examples to write effectively in Spanish. ✍️

How to express best wishes in Spanish

Common phrases for different occasions

🎂 Birthdays: 

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Te deseo lo mejor. ➡️ Happy birthday! I wish you the best.

 

Espero que tengas un día maravilloso, lleno de alegría. ➡️  I hope you have a wonderful day, full of joy.

 


💍 Weddings:

Les deseo una vida llena de felicidad y amor. ➡️  I wish you a life full of happiness and love.

 

Que este sea el comienzo de una aventura maravillosa juntos. ➡️  May this be the start of a wonderful adventure together.

 


🎓 Professional or academic success: 

Te deseo mucho éxito en tu nuevo proyecto. ➡️  I wish you great success in your new project.

 

Estoy seguro/a de que lograrás grandes cosas. ➡️  I’m sure you will achieve great things.

 


💕 Difficult Times: 

Mis mejores deseos para que todo mejore pronto. ➡️  My best wishes for everything to get better soon.


Estoy aquí para lo que necesites. ➡️  I’m here for whatever you need.


Formal vs. informal expressions

Formal:

Le deseo mucho éxito en su nueva etapa. ➡️  I wish you great success in this new stage.

 

Mis más sinceros deseos de recuperación. ➡️  My sincerest wishes for a speedy recovery.


Informal:

¡Que lo pases genial en tu cumpleaños! ➡️  Have an amazing time on your birthday!


¡Mucha suerte en tu examen! ➡️ Good luck on your exam!

 

How to write letters and emails in Spanish

Basic structure of a letter 📄

Header:

Location and date.

Example: Málaga, 27 de enero de 2025.

Greeting:

Informal: Querido/a [Name] ➡️  Dear [Name])

Formal: Estimado/a [Name], ➡️  Dear [Name]

Body: The main message, organised into clear and concise paragraphs.

Closing statement:

Informal: Un abrazo fuerte ➡️  A big hug,

Formal: Atentamente,  ➡️ Sincerely,

Signature: Your name or initials.

Basic structure of an email 📧

Subject line:

Keep it brief and clear.

Example: Confirmación de cita ➡️  Appointment Confirmation

Greeting:

Use similar options to letters.

Informal: Hola [Name], ➡️  Hi [Name],

Formal: Estimado/a [Name], ➡️  Dear [Name],

Body:

Focus on brevity and clarity, especially for professional contexts.

Closing statement:

Informal: Un saludo, ➡️  Best regards,

Formal: Quedo a su disposición para cualquier consulta, ➡️  I remain at your disposal for any inquiries,

Signature:

Include your contact information in professional emails.

Practical tips for writing effective letters and emails

Adapt the tone to the context: Use formal or informal expressions depending on the recipient.

Be concise: Avoid long, complex sentences that may confuse the reader.

Proofread: Check for spelling and grammar errors.

Subject line for emails: Ensure it reflects the purpose of the email clearly


Examples of letters and emails in Spanish

Example 1: Informal letter

Example 2: Formal letter

Example 3: Professional email

 

I hope this article will be of help to you in your mails 📨, messages 📲 and letters 💌, both in the professional and family sphere. 

✍️ Write your examples in the comments to practise these forms