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“birthday” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kumpleˈaɲos/

Example

¿Cuándo es tu cumpleaños?

When is your birthday?

Illustration for cumpleaños (birthday)

How to say “birthday” in Spanish

“Birthday” in Spanish is cumpleaños.

A date on the calendar marked for celebrating someone's birth each year.

Full entry for cumpleaños: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cumpleaños

Mi hermana organizó una fiesta de cumpleaños para mí.

My sister organized a birthday party for me.

Tips for using cumpleaños

  • Both ¡Feliz cumpleaños! and ¡Felicidades! are common, with ¡Feliz cumpleaños! specifically for birthdays while ¡Felicidades! can be used for congratulations in other situations as well.

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