feliz cumpleaños Robert
/feliθ kumpleaɲos ɾobeɾt/from spelling rules
The English phrase "happy birthday robert" is translated into Spanish as feliz cumpleaños Robert.
This phrase is a greeting used to wish someone named Robert a happy birthday. In written Spanish, it is standard to use an opening exclamation mark (¡) at the start of the greeting, such as ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Robert!
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Spanish-speaking countries, the name Robert is commonly translated to the Spanish version, Roberto, resulting in the phrase ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Roberto!
How does it change in a sentence?
The word cumpleaños is a compound noun that is always used in its plural form, even when you are referring to a single birthday.
How do you pronounce it?
/feliθ kumpleaɲos ɾobeɾt/
When do people say it?
A common way to extend a birthday wish in Spanish is to add the phrase Que cumplas muchos más, which means "May you complete many more [birthdays]."
Did you know?
- In Mexico, it is a traditional custom called la mordida to push the birthday person's face into their cake after they make a wish.
- In some South American countries, you might hear people say Feliz onomástico if they are celebrating the feast day of Robert's name rather than his actual birth date.
- If you are singing to Robert, you might use the song title Las Mañanitas instead of the standard 'Happy Birthday' melody in Mexico.
Examples in context
- Feliz cumpleaños, Robert. Eres una persona maravillosa y agradezco cada momento compartido contigo.Happy birthday, Robert. You are a wonderful person, and I appreciate every moment shared with you.
- ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Robert! Recuerdo cuando celebramos tu cumpleaños en la playa el año pasado. ¡Fue un día increíble! Espero que este cumpleaños sea igual de especial.Happy birthday, Robert! I remember celebrating your birthday at the beach last year. It was an amazing day! I hope this birthday is equally special.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are at a party for their friend Robert.
- Lucía¡Feliz cumpleaños Robert!Happy birthday Robert!
- JavierGracias, Lucía.Thank you, Lucía.
- Lucía¿Tienes muchos regalos?Do you have many gifts?
- JavierSí, tengo varios.Yes, I have several.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
