Feliz aniversário
Brazil
In Brazil you say Feliz aniversário for "happy birthday". Brazilians also say just Parabéns, which means "congratulations" and is the usual cry at a birthday party. It is also called Parabéns pelo seu aniversário.
Meaning: birthday greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Feliz aniversário | Brazil |
| Parabéns pelo seu aniversário | polite |
| Parabéns | Brazil, common |
Write Feliz aniversário on a card or in a message. At the party everyone sings Parabéns pra você when the cake arrives.
Which one should you use?
Parabéns alone is very common in speech. Feliz aniversário is a bit more formal and fits writing well.
How do you pronounce it?
In many parts of Brazil aniversário sounds like "ah-nee-vehr-SAH-ree-oo".
Did you know?
- The Brazilian birthday song Parabéns pra você is sung to the same tune as "Happy Birthday to You".
Examples in context
- Feliz aniversário, Maria!Happy birthday, Maria!
- Parabéns! Que seu dia seja lindo.Congratulations! May your day be beautiful.
- Feliz aniversário e muitas felicidades!Happy birthday and lots of happiness!
Example conversation
At a birthday party in Rio de Janeiro, Bruno greets his friend Camila.
- BrunoParabéns, Camila!Congratulations, Camila!
- CamilaObrigada, Bruno!Thank you, Bruno!
- BrunoFeliz aniversário! Vamos cantar?Happy birthday! Shall we sing?
