The most common way to say "happy birthday" in Spanish is:
- ¡Feliz cumpleaños!
This phrase is universal and widely used among Spanish speakers. A shorter and more casual version is:
- ¡Feliz cumple!
Other variations include:
- ¡Feliz vuelta al sol! (meaning "happy turn around the sun," a more poetic phrase)
- ¡Felicidades! (Congratulations often used on birthdays)
- ¡Felicitaciones! (More formal congratulations)
Here is a quick summary:
Spanish Phrase| English Meaning| Usage
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¡Feliz cumpleaños!| Happy Birthday| Most common, universal
¡Feliz cumple!| Happy Birthday| Casual, informal
¡Feliz vuelta al sol!| Happy turn around the sun| Poetic, less common
¡Felicidades!| Congratulations| Birthday congrats
¡Felicitaciones!| Congratulations (formal)| Formal congratulations
This gives a nice range of options to wish someone a happy birthday in Spanish depending on the level of formality or style desired.
