Feliz cumpleaños
everyday
In Peruvian Spanish you say Feliz cumpleaños for "happy birthday". Friends shorten it to Feliz cumple, and Muchas felicidades is a warm all-purpose wish.
Meaning: birthday greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Feliz cumpleaños | everyday |
| Feliz cumple | casual |
| Muchas felicidades | warm |
The word cumpleaños is the same for one birthday or many. The song that opens a party starts with Cumpleaños feliz.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
With someone you address as usted, add a polite wish such as Le deseo un feliz cumpleaños.
Did you know?
- Cumpleaños is written as one word and does not change in the plural.
Examples in context
- Feliz cumple, amigo.Happy birthday, friend.
- Muchas felicidades en tu día.Many congratulations on your day.
Example conversation
Mateo greets his friend Ana at her birthday party in Lima.
- Mateo¡Feliz cumpleaños, Ana!Happy birthday, Ana!
- Ana¡Gracias, Mateo! Qué bueno que viniste.Thanks, Mateo! Good that you came.
- MateoNo me lo perdía por nada. Muchas felicidades.I would not miss it for anything. Many congratulations.
