How to Say “Hbd” in Spanish

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fc
/fk/from spelling rules
The English abbreviation "hbd" is used in Spanish as fc in informal digital messages.
fc is an abbreviation for "happy birthday" specifically used in informal digital communication.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Spain, people often say ¡Feliz cumple! to wish someone a happy birthday. In Argentina, it is common to hear ¡Que los cumplas feliz! to mean "May you have a happy birthday".

How do you pronounce it?

/fk/

When do people say it?

When wishing someone a happy birthday informally, you can also say ¡Que cumplas muchos más!, which means "May you have many more birthdays!"

Did you know?

  • The verb cumplir in Feliz cumple is also used in legal contexts to mean 'to serve' a prison sentence.
  • The phrase cumplir años literally means 'to fulfill years' rather than 'to have a birthday'.
  • Spanish uses the verb cumplir for both birthdays and for keeping a promise or following a rule.

Example conversation

Two friends are texting on a birthday.

  1. Sofía

    ¡fc, Alejandro!
    Hbd, Alejandro!
  2. Alejandro

    ¡Muchas gracias, Sofía!
    Thank you so much, Sofía!
  3. Sofía

    ¿Vas a hacer fiesta?
    Are you going to have a party?
  4. Alejandro

    Sí, el sábado en mi casa.
    Yes, Saturday at my house.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
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