Feliz cumpleaños
Example: Te deseo un feliz cumpleaños lleno de alegría y sorpresas.
Definition
"Feliz cumpleaños" is a common Spanish expression used to wish someone a happy birthday. It conveys good wishes for joy and celebration on the anniversary of a person's birth, often accompanied by gifts, parties, or kind messages.
Translations
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happy birthday -
gefeliciteerd -
feliç aniversari -
joyeux anniversaire -
alles Gute zum Geburtstag
Etymology
The phrase "feliz cumpleaños" combines two Spanish words: "feliz," meaning happy or joyful, and "cumpleaños," meaning birthday. "Cumpleaños" comes from "cumplir" (to complete) and "años" (years), literally referring to the completion of years. Did you know that while "feliz" comes from the Latin word "felix," meaning fortunate or happy, the expression itself is a straightforward, heartfelt way to celebrate someone's birth anniversary?
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"Feliz cumpleaños" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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