Feliz cumpleaños
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In Mexico people say Feliz cumpleaños. Muchas felicidades is also a very common way to wish someone a happy birthday, and Feliz cumple is the casual short form.
Meaning: birthday greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Feliz cumpleaños | neutral |
| Feliz cumple | casual |
| Muchas felicidades | Mexico, everyday |
Add the name: Feliz cumpleaños, Ana. Muchas felicidades works for many celebrations, and context shows it is for a birthday.
How do you pronounce it?
It is feh-LEES koom-play-AH-nyohs.
When do people say it?
Birthdays in Mexico often begin with the song Las Mañanitas, sung before the cake. After the candles, the crowd shouts ¡Mordida! as the person bites the cake.
Did you know?
- Las Mañanitas is the traditional Mexican birthday song.
Examples in context
- Feliz cumpleaños, hermano.Happy birthday, brother.
- Muchas felicidades en tu día.Many congratulations on your day.
- Feliz cumple, que la pases increíble.Happy birthday, have an amazing time.
Example conversation
Carla surprises her friend Tere with a cake at an office in Guadalajara.
- Carla¡Feliz cumpleaños, Tere!Happy birthday, Tere!
- Tere¡Gracias! No me lo esperaba.Thank you! I did not expect it.
- CarlaMuchas felicidades. Pide un deseo.Congratulations. Make a wish.
