Buon compleanno!
everyday
To a woman say Buon compleanno! or Tanti auguri! To add warmth say Tanti auguri, cara!, using the feminine form of "dear".
Meaning: birthday wish for a woman (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Italian | Note |
|---|---|
| Buon compleanno! | everyday |
| Tanti auguri! | everyday, warm |
| Tanti auguri, cara! | warm, feminine |
The wish is the same for all genders. Use Tanti auguri for a warm and slightly broader "best wishes".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For an older woman or a client say Tanti auguri di buon compleanno, signora.
How does it change in a sentence?
Only the added word changes with gender: cara for a woman and caro for a man.
Did you know?
- The Italian birthday song begins Tanti auguri a te and is sung while the cake is brought in.
Examples in context
- Tanti auguri, cara Maria!Best wishes, dear Maria!
- Auguri, signora!Happy birthday, madam!
Example conversation
Luca gives his mother Maria a cake on her birthday.
- LucaBuon compleanno, mamma!Happy birthday, mom!
- MariaGrazie, Luca, che bella sorpresa.Thank you, Luca, what a nice surprise.
- LucaTanti auguri!Best wishes!
