Feliz cumpleaños
standard, El Salvador
In El Salvador you say Feliz cumpleaños for happy birthday. Friends often use the shorter Feliz cumple.
Meaning: birthday greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Feliz cumpleaños | standard, El Salvador |
| Feliz cumple | casual short |
You can add the name, as in Feliz cumpleaños, Carlos, or wish Que Dios te bendiga. Greetings are often sent by message too.
When do people say it?
Birthday parties often include a cake, a sung Feliz cumpleaños and a piñata for children.
Did you know?
- Wishes for a blessing are common in Salvadoran birthday messages.
Examples in context
- Feliz cumpleaños, mamá.Happy birthday, mom.
- Feliz cumple, vos.Happy birthday, you.
- Que Dios te bendiga en tu día.God bless you on your day.
Example conversation
Friends greet Beatriz on her birthday in San Salvador.
- Marta¡Feliz cumpleaños, Bea!Happy birthday, Bea!
- BeatrizGracias, Marta. Qué lindo detalle.Thank you, Marta. What a nice gesture.
- MartaQue Dios te bendiga.God bless you.
