Buon compleanno!
everyday
To a girl say Buon compleanno! or Tanti auguri! Both are the same for any gender, and the short Auguri! is the casual choice.
Meaning: birthday wish (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Italian | Note |
|---|---|
| Buon compleanno! | everyday |
| Auguri! | casual |
| Tanti auguri! | everyday, warm |
Tanti auguri literally means "many wishes" and is also used for Christmas, weddings and other celebrations. Buon compleanno is specific to a birthday.
How does it change in a sentence?
No part of the phrase changes for a girl. Gender shows only if you add an adjective, such as cara, "dear", in Tanti auguri, cara!
When do people say it?
Italian friends often sing Tanti auguri a te to the tune of "Happy Birthday to You".
Did you know?
- The Italian birthday song starts with Tanti auguri a te and not with the word for birthday.
Examples in context
- Auguri, amica mia!Happy birthday, my friend!
Example conversation
Paola surprises her friend Giulia on her birthday.
- PaolaBuon compleanno, Giulia!Happy birthday, Giulia!
- GiuliaGrazie mille, Paola!Thanks a lot, Paola!
- PaolaTanti auguri, cara!Best wishes, dear!
