Feliz cumpleaños
standard, everyday
In Puerto Rico you say Feliz cumpleaños for "happy birthday". People also say Felicidades to congratulate someone.
Meaning: birthday greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Feliz cumpleaños | standard, everyday |
| Felicidades | everyday |
Feliz cumpleaños is used in person, in messages and on cards. You can add the name: Feliz cumpleaños, Ana. With close friends and family a hug and a kiss on the cheek often come along with it.
When do people say it?
Birthday parties in Puerto Rico are lively family events with food, music and a cake. The traditional song is the same Cumpleaños feliz known across Latin America.
Did you know?
- The birthday song Cumpleaños feliz uses the same tune as "Happy Birthday to You".
Examples in context
- ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Ana!Happy birthday, Ana!
- Felicidades y que cumplas muchos más.Congratulations and many more birthdays.
- Te deseo un feliz cumpleaños.I wish you a happy birthday.
Example conversation
Pedro calls his aunt Tití Nilda on her birthday.
- PedroTití, ¡feliz cumpleaños!Auntie, happy birthday!
- Tití NildaGracias, mi amor.Thank you, my love.
- PedroQue Dios te bendiga.May God bless you.
