Feliz cumpleaños
standard, Ecuador
In Ecuador you say Feliz cumpleaños for happy birthday. Friends often shorten it to Feliz cumple.
Meaning: birthday greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Feliz cumpleaños | standard, Ecuador |
| Feliz cumple | casual short |
You can add a name, as in Feliz cumpleaños, Ana, or a wish such as Que cumplas muchos más.
When do people say it?
Birthday parties often include a torta and a sung Feliz cumpleaños, and guests usually greet the person with a hug.
Did you know?
- Birthday cards in Ecuador often carry the wish Que cumplas muchos más.
Examples in context
- Feliz cumpleaños, abuela.Happy birthday, grandma.
- Feliz cumple, pana.Happy birthday, bro.
Example conversation
Friends greet Daniela at her party in Quito.
- Marcos¡Feliz cumpleaños, Dani!Happy birthday, Dani!
- DanielaGracias, qué lindo que viniste.Thank you, how nice that you came.
- MarcosQue cumplas muchos más.May you have many more.
