feliz cumpleaños
standard, Costa Rica
Happy birthday in Costa Rica is feliz cumpleaños. Felicidades means "congratulations" and is often added or used alone on the day.
Meaning: wish said on someone's birthday (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| feliz cumpleaños | standard, Costa Rica |
| felicidades | also used |
Say ¡Feliz cumpleaños! in person, in messages and when singing. Adding the name works well, for example Feliz cumpleaños, Ana.
When do people say it?
Birthdays are celebrated with family, cake and a song. The cake, usually called queque in Costa Rica, is a central part of the party.
Did you know?
- In Costa Rica people often say que cumplás muchos más with voseo, a form used among relatives and friends.
Examples in context
- Felicidades en tu día.Congratulations on your day.
- Que cumplás muchos más.May you have many more.
Example conversation
Ana's parents Jorge and Silvia surprise her with a cake at her birthday party in Alajuela.
- Jorge¡Feliz cumpleaños, Ana!Happy birthday, Ana!
- AnaGracias, no tenía idea.Thanks, I had no idea.
- SilviaSopla las velas y pedí un deseo.Blow out the candles and make a wish.
