feliz cumpleaños
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The standard wish is feliz cumpleaños. Friends shorten it to feliz cumple, and in Mexico felicidades is also said on birthdays.
Meaning: a wish on someone's birthday (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| feliz cumpleaños | neutral |
| Feliz cumple | casual |
| Felicidades | everyday, Mexico |
Feliz cumple is used in messages and parties. Felicidades means "congratulations" and can be said on many occasions.
How does it change in a sentence?
Add a name after the wish: feliz cumpleaños, Ana.
When do people say it?
Many families sing Cumpleaños feliz or, in Mexico, Las mañanitas to the birthday person.
Did you know?
- Las mañanitas is a traditional Mexican birthday song sung early in the morning.
Examples in context
- ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Ana!Happy birthday, Ana!
- ¡Feliz cumple, amigo!Happy birthday, friend!
- Felicidades en tu día.Congratulations on your day.
Example conversation
Friends surprise Lucía at her party.
- Amigos¡Sorpresa! ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Lucía!Surprise! Happy birthday, Lucía!
- Lucía¡Gracias! No me lo esperaba.Thanks! I did not expect it.
- AmigosAhora a soplar las velas.Now blow out the candles.
