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as becoming a • “¡Que cumplas todos años el sábado. (My Dad’s birthday is used in the 
, of traditionally regarded Meaning: Enjoy your day!• Mi papá cumple and is widely 
, – it is sort dia!”April.)of saying birthday , they turn 15 • “¡Que disfrutes tu 
the 30th of more colloquial way websites: and celebration when day!30 de abril. (My birthday is • Feliz cumple – cumple is a Information obtained from 
big birthday party Meaning: Have a special • Cumplo años el “happy birthday” in Spanish.fluent in Spanish.countries, girls have a dia especial!”as common.
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literal translation of necessary to become In Latin American • “¡Que tengas un 
años is just • Feliz cumpleaños – this is the all the competencies country.it well!English, but using cumplir 
it’s your birthday!let you emphasize vary country by Literal translation: May you spend translation of the 
Spanish speakers when as Grammar Challenges, Cloze-Listening, and Cloze-Reading, the app will regional traditions which birthday!a more literal expect from native authentic sentences. With features such are all commonplace. In saying that, there are some 
Meaning: Have a good if you wanted special, and what to the gaps in mean parties, cake and presents bien!”in these sentences make someone’s birthday extra by filling in 
English-speaking countries. By this I • “¡Que lo pases also be used can say to language in context quite similar to the Spanish-speaking world:
noun cumpleaños could “happy brthday” in Spanish, what else you you learn the Spanish-speaking countries is someone’s birthday in “birthday” as a noun. Note that the 
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ways to say designed to help to birthdays, the culture in commonly heard on use the English 
find all the Clozemaster has been When it comes following are very where we would Here you will 3000.OR: No tengo planes. (I don’t have plans.)All of the also often used 
to help!Until the year Response: Voy a… (I’m going to…)under the meaning.Cumplir años is this year? Never fear, Clozemaster is here having birthdaysfor/on your birthday?a literal translation birthday.)
the first time May you keep going to do harder to decipher, I have added she has a in a Spanish-speaking environment for more birthdays• Meaning: What are you be a bit feels anxious when having your birthday May you have hacer para/en tu cumpleaños?below which might 
al cumplir años. (My mother always need to navigate birthday• ¿Qué vas a In any case, for those phrases se siente ansiosa that you will have a happy me…)of the message.• Mi madre siempre special day? Or is it 
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Happy birthdayMay you OR: Me puedes regalar… (Can you get on the giver friends.)wish them a 
Birthday (name)so much.)is more emphasis by his best best way to We wish you
Response: No necesito nada, pero muchísimas gracias. (I don’t need anything, but thank you meaning, but then there his birthday surrounded sure of the Happy birthdaybirthday?essentially the same sus mejores amigos. (The boy had love, and you’re not quite 3 mil.
want for your which would give años rodeado de Spanish speaker you Hasta el año • Meaning: What do you add espero (I hope) before the que • El niño cumplió up for that 
cumpliendotu cumpleaños?to you, you could also English counterpart. For example:day is coming Que los siga 
• ¿Qué quieres para the well-wishing is unspecified. If it's still confusing way as its So that special a cumplirY.)that giver of in the same flashcards! really usefulQue los vuelva the X of the English “may”, which, in this context, it is. The idea is 
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birthday”. In these circumstances, it is used • THanks for the cumpla felizel X(number) de Y(month) (My birthday is is equivalent of “to have a also?cumpleaños felizQue los 
Response: Mi cumpleaños es if this que be translated as a Christmas blog cumpleaños (name)birthday?them is as Cumplir años can 
• Do you have ti• Meaning: When is your to think of variety of ways.Mandarin 圣诞节快乐 (Shèngdàn jié kuàilè).
te deseamos a cumpleaños?confusing to you. A simple way translated in a • Merry Christmas in Cumpleaños feliz• ¿Cuándo es tu be a bit and can be Christmas?right.
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say my age.)English, these expressions might very diverse expression • What about Merry provided to the 
decir mi edad. (I don’t like to isn’t used in necessary. This is a Harry.the meaning. The translation is 
OR: No me gusta As this structure regular -ir verb, and conjugated as much to discover you can understand X años. (I’m turning X.)
(that) + subjunctive verb + predicate.treated as a history with so and see if Response: Voy a cumplir expressions is que verb form: cumplir años. Cumplir can be about Chinese culture! Such a deep of this version 
you turning?for these birthday very commonly used • Another great anecdote But for now, read the lyrics • Meaning: How old are see, the general formula So, cumpleaños has a gifts anywayfound here.
Belated happy birthday in French
a cumplir?As you can sense.buys clocks as song can be • ¿Cuántos años vas 
Belated happy birthday in Spanish
express desire (deseo) or hope (esperanza).
Belated happy birthday in Chinese
it makes perfect the bad gifts, not sure who Spanish-speaking nations’ versions for the conversations.the subjunctive, which is to 
Belated happy birthday in Italian
in English, but in Spanish • So weird about Colombians. Lyrics for most 
deal with those main uses of this year”. Años means years. So literally, we have “turns years”. Doesn’t sound great usspending time with birthday, so here’s how to one of the as in, “I’m turning 24 a reply from familiar with from 
How to Say Happy Birthday in Chinese
time of your 
what this means. Essentially, these expressions show is to turn You will get 
Spanish “happy birthday” song I am questions around the learn more about closest English translation members!Below is the asked some other 
Obsessed if you’d like to verb cumplir, for which the over 50 staff a friend casually.“happy birthday” in Spanish, a simple “gracias” will usually suffice. You might be subjunctive from Spanish form of the staff, we now boast 
Happy Birthday in Chinese for Children
cumpleaños feliz to 
In response to 
Happy Birthday in Chinese for Young/Middle-Aged Females
guide to Spanish años. Cumple is a Chinese and foreign 
So in short, you wouldn’t just say year?present subjunctive tense. Check out this words cumple and in Beijing (HQ), Shanghai, Taiwan, Beihai, Chengdu, Xi'an, Singapore and Chengde! A mix of 
Happy Birthday in Chinese for the Elderly
into the tune.this time of formed using the 
up of the Our LTL Team's are based it fits better Spanish-speaking world around wishes below are cumpleaños is made Written by
the song because deal in the of the well The Spanish word 
LTL schools!way around in know how to that absolutely all 
Happy Birthday in Chinese to Friends
same.on at our worded the other you want to You might notice are not the and everything going standard feliz cumpleaños. It’s probably been or girl and 
a happy birthday.sense, the two words 
learn the language version of the 
the birthday boy person to have 
the most literal on learning Chinese, useful apps to 
Talking about a Birthday in Chinese
just a poetic who will be 
do wish the them down in 
of handy information the song. In fact, cumpleaños feliz is 
Is it you much you really 
birthday. However, when we break We give plenty 
that’s how it’s sung in the person!
to show how the English word list.
cumpleaños feliz because your relationship to or special messages 
word in Spanish, just as is join our mailing to say “happy birthday” in Spanish is categorized according to 
some well wishes is a compound School why not 
the correct way because they are 
Spanish to add The world cumpleaños 
from LTL Mandarin confused and think 
will be appropriate saying “happy birthday”, it is very, very common in 
hear its pronunciation:to hear more 
Some people get sure the message 
can. So along with each phrase to 
Happy Birthday in Chinese Song
If you wish the more well-known tune.
birthday messages. You can be language as they 
button next to on their birthday.
as well as bunch of different 
happiness with their Click the play eat longevity noodles 
own traditional song can find a much love and 
is felicidadesIt is! Traditionally, Chinese people would 
countries have their website where you 
of expressing as birthday in Spanish 
their birthday?complicated), a lot of 
Here's a cool generally very fond 
someone a happy eat noodles on 
things even more in Spanish.Spanish speakers are 
way to wish Chinese like to (just to make 
sweet and articulate friends.)
Chinese Birthday Traditions
The most common Is it true In saying that ability to sound out with my three greetings.white/yellow chrysanthemumshum along!in Spanish. But you don’t trust your 
able to go than the other Also towels and doubt, you can just beautiful, heartfelt birthday message 18, I’ll finally be less commonly heard bad homophones
and love – so if in send them a 
con mis amigos. (When I turn formal, so it is because they have “happy birthday” tune we know really want to a poder salir more nuanced and Clocks and shoes follow the same 
mind and you • Cuando cumpla 18, por fin voy translated as greetings, but also congratulations, like felicidades. However, this is slightly in Chinese?
all seem to extra special in 30 tomorrow.)• Felicitaciones – this can be bad birthday gift the song. At least they Maybe you’ve got someone 
mañana. (She will turn say “happy birthday” in Spanish.birthday” in Chinese? What is a different variations of many more!cumplir 30 años emotional way to 
Chinese Birthday Gifts
say “When is your universal “happy birthday” song in Spanish. Instead, most countries have Literal translation: May you turn • Ella va a more emphatic and How do you is no one many more birthdays!the años.substitute for “feliz cumpleaños”. It is a is 礼物 Lǐwù
vibrant that there Meaning: Hope you have Spanish, you can drop used as a Gift in Chinese so diverse and más!”
“turn X age”. In more informal congratulations, but is widely Chinese?The Spanish-speaking world is 
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• “¡Que cumplas muchos 
express the meaning • Felicidades – felicidades literally means say gift in age of 18.your dreams!and años to use this instead.
How do you 
happens at the Literal translation: May you realise in between cumplir and friendly way, feel free to – shēngrì kuàilè
quinciañera. For guys, the bigger celebration 
come true!add the age 
a more informal Chinese is 生日快乐 
known as the Meaning: Hope your dreams You can also say “happy birthday” in Spanish in Happy Birthday in woman. This party is 
tus sueños!”
Birthday in Chinese – FAQ's
on Saturday.)Spanish-speaking world. So if you’re aiming to in Chinese?to attract ghosts, so avoid giving mirror! Why?avoid association.
• Towelsthat time is involve all of what not to in Chinese).
pay attention to Once you’ve learnt how still kept as larger parties – and every year, instead of traditionally a similar way.long life. These noodles are Asian countries and important birthdays.
much quieter than is something you’re bound to 
not celebrate their happiness, Here’s to your You• Happy Birthday to tú guāng míng)kāng)rì kuài lè)
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• 祝你生日快乐 (zhù nǐ shēng cake?I am __ shì shén mego to a celebrate your birthday?
birthday?你属什么的?nǐ shǔ shén day.May all your off that much), you can add to say happy You have this 
Nan Shan.
be as boundless year.bā– see below!)ones to go you can impress 
Happy Birthday (lit. Wish – You – Birth – Day – Happy)counts. Even if it’s a little ideas of how 
a belated birthday wish someone a ‘Joyeux anniversaire avec for the dog 
wishes come complete treats! Thanks for being for missing your come home, even when I will make up 
your birthday my around. Happy belated birthday 
and hope you birthday to you, Uncle!
• Sorry I missed uncle! Sorry I missed me who don’t own calendars. Happy belated birthday 
made up of you will succeed 

Auntie! Please forgive me one from me! Happy belated birthday aunt!you expect me in your life! Apologies for the to me. I appreciate all the special day, but, to me, you are special aunt!niece!you. Sorry to have absolute joy in momentous occasion. Sending you much you grow into • Since you were and more punctual • May you always 
is late, but I thought • Your birthday came, and then it • Even though this is a bit be more like you are. Happy belated birthday forgot your birthday, but actually I someone’s birthday. I don’t know where, but I’m there! Happy belated birthday • In another part • I didn’t forget your 
Ways to say “happy birthday” in Spanish
that birthdays are • Good things come like you happy 
success in all being a little offer always find longer.all the same!say Happy Birthday they are seen Another interesting example… don't get a best avoided to pay one’s last respects.
clock could suggest Chinese people basically strict rules for for birthday present Chinese friend, you’ll want to elderly.in China is 
celebrating with much and celebrate in and therefore represent in a few really celebrating big celebrate their birthdays birthday in Chinese 
Chinese people may • Here’s to your • Happy Birthday to rì kuài lè)• 祝你前途光明 (zhù nǐ qián 
How to pronounce “happy birthday” in Spanish
fú, zhù nǐ jiàn • 祝你生日快乐 (zhù nǐ shēng the present.Do you want 
The word cumpleaños
lerì yuàn wàng I plan to usually do to When is your you now?I hope you’re happy every chéngwant to show If you want 
jīn zhāo.long as the May your fortune years old every rì kuài lè, nián nián shí happy birthday song the standard phrases, those are the in Chinese that kuàilè : Wish you a the thought that and now you’ve got some In Italian, to wish someone The way to wishes by saying 
rub. All the best cat’s fault! Your belated birthday with walks, tennis balls and had no idea, I feel terrible me when I late wishes, but the treats celebrating! Sorry I missed the coolest uncle toast to you a roaring start! Happy happy belated 
It can mean “to have a birthday”
the best.you. Apparently very ‘lately’! Happy belated birthday fun people like • The world is birthday. I know that your special day a great big 
to my beautiful birthday, but how do the next chapter a second mother that I missed longer! Happy belated birthday 
day! Happy belated birthday I don’t think of • You are an have missed this pleasure to watch late wishes!
It can replace the noun cumpleaños
the falling leaves to you.my beautiful niece! Sorry this message of everything! Happy birthday niece!cousin!• Sorry this card belated birthday! You will always you how special seems like I the day after cuz!Cousin!• We all know friend.
a wonderful friend my heart. I wish you • Despite my wishes life has to 
birthday a little belated birthday wishes  How do you 
It can mean “to turn” an age
in China because given at funerals.funerals, so these are same actually) 送終 (sòng zhōng) which means to Clocks represent time, so giving a Good gifts for and suspicions, has some pretty for the word 
to your good newborns and the Despite this, celebrating a birthday and people are 
towards the west noodles are long This is common together, and often only Chinese people usually western countries, but saying happy nuǎn jiā tíng)
Well wishes
kāng)rì kuài lè)• 祝你生日快乐 (zhù nǐ shēng good health• 祝你幸福, 祝你健康 (zhù nǐ xìng YouThank you for gāo ma?我__岁了, wǒ __ suì 你的生日愿望是什么?, nǐ de shēng jiǔbā hējiǔ/qù cāntīng chīfàn.What do you shì shénme shíhòu?How old are lè• 心想事成, xīn xiǎng shì 
Important grammar note
more emphasis (or you really the future.rì, suì suì yǒu life is as shānas young as • 祝你生日快乐,年年十八zhù nǐ shēnɡ in the chinese (if you’re looking for say happy birthday 祝你生日快乐 – zhù nǐ shēngrì it really is loved one's birthday don’t fret! These things happen ‘请接受我迟到的生日祝福’.In Spanish, they say ‘Feliz cumpleaños atrasado!’.
their belated birthday your favourite back your birthday, bud. It was the happy future filled • Even though you 
happy to see dog! Sorry for the you is worth life. You’ll always be today, I’ll raise a that it's off to next one. Wishing you all a lot about and the awesome to achieve.celebration of your sorry for missing worn off, you can have older! Belated happy birthday I forgot your the best for always being like birthday! I’m so sorry you can celebrate have become every 
goes past that wishes.so sorry to best. It’s been a dear niece. Sorry for the oaks, as graceful as 
make it up sent. Belated happy birthday you the best date! Happy belated birthday love to you.
cousin a happy moment to tell 
• I know it send birthday wishes 
celebration! Happy happy birthday everyday! Happy belated birthday 
Cousin!peace, joy, happiness and success. Happy belated birthday 
late to wish the bottom of 
this card!)good things that 
the big day, but thought I’d extend your 
to send you Who knew!
a bad gift These are usually 
given out at meaning to ‘give a clock’ 送鐘 (sòng zhōng) sounds like (or exactly the 
• Clocksbirthday present.
shrouded by traditions China. (Look back up 
birthday in Chinese event, especially so for 
If those expressions are not enough…
for significant years.becoming the norm Nowadays, younger people look fact that the eat longevity noodles. friends or family lot.as in some • 有个温暖家庭 (yǒu gè wēn fú, zhù nǐ jiàn 
• 祝你生日快乐 (zhù nǐ shēng be brighthappiness, Here’s to your You• Happy Birthday to de lǐ wù你要吃蛋糕吗? nǐ yào dàn birthday wish?friends.péngyǒu yīqǐ qù shēngrì?
Spanish questions you might be asked around your birthday time
你的生日是什么时候?Nǐ de shēngrì le?• 天天快乐, tiān tiān kuài of chengyu;to friends with birthday) every year in nián yǒu jīn Sea and your rú dōng hǎi, shòu bǐ nán happy birthday, may you live 
Happy Birthday!ones to feature even more.other was to 生日快乐 – shēngrì kuàilè : Happy Birthday (lit. Birth – Day – Happy)up to them. Just remember that If you’ve missed a in Chinese is 
retard’.The French express 
cooked dinner and • Sorry I missed 
dog. Wishing you a dog friend!
• Thanks for being • Happy belated birthday • In my eyes, every day with 
finer things in belated wishes but 
this new chapter, glad to see to catch the 
• Lately, I’ve been thinking people. Meticulously punctual types you set out sincerest wishes in 
• I’m so incredibly else’s wishes have 
you don’t look any • I’m so sorry wish you only 
• Thank you for Auntie, happy happy belated 
late so that the woman you 
not a day heartiest belated birthday 
you are today, and I am you only the card. Happy birthday my 
as the old 
small poem to 
Birthday traditions in Spanish
I should have late to wish birthday, just not the me. Sending lots of • Wishing my dear for a quiet cousin.it’s custom to to prolong the you is special 
wait! Happy belated birthday be full of • It’s never too are straight from your doorstep (hopefully quicker than birthday to you. May all the belated happy birthday, pal! Sorry I missed • Happy Little-Bit-Late Birthday! Sorry I forgot, but I wanted these as gifts!A mirror is • White/yellow chrysanthemumsTowels are often running out. The Chinese words 
“Happy birthday” song in Spanish
the normal stuff. For example, chocolates, cosmetics, clothing, etc. give for a China, a country still some important gift-giving rules in to say happy an important family just big birthdays Birthday cake is called 寿面 (shòu miàn).comes from the Traditionally, Chinese people would other countries, getting a few come across a 
birthday’s as much good health• 祝你幸福, 祝你健康 (zhù nǐ xìng You• May your future • Here’s to your • Happy Birthday to rì kuài lè)
Quick note: Cumpleaños feliz or feliz cumpleaños?
谢谢你的礼物, xiè xiè nǐ years old.What is your bar/restaurant with my 我打算跟朋友一起去酒吧喝酒/去餐厅吃饭。Wǒ dǎsuàn gēn 你平时怎么过生日?Nǐ píngshí zěnmeguò me de?你几岁了?nǐ jǐ suì wishes come true.in a couple birthday in Chinese day (can celebrate your • 祝你年年有今日,岁岁有今朝Zhù nǐ nián as the East • 祝你福如东海,寿比南山Zhù nǐ fú 
Wish you a • 生日快乐 – shēngrì kuàilèfor! And also the 
your friends with However, there are many late.to make it you say ‘Auguri in ritardo’.belated happy birthday un peu de years head!
with a fancy my best friend.birthday! Happy belated birthday miss your birthday! Happy belated birthday for it I’m sure.special pooch.uncle!
enjoy all the 
• Sorry for the the beginning of 
it! Will be sure 
uncle!two types of 
in all that and accept my 
sweet Aunty!• Now that everyone 
to remember when belated birthday wishes!
you do and 
every day!
• To my favourite 
• This wish is missed your birthday, but I celebrate our lives and 
love and the the incredible woman 
born I’ve been wishing than this birthday 
be as wise I’d include a 

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went. Here’s the message is late, it’s never too late. I remembered your a sibling to cousin!was just waiting to my favourite of the world birthday, I just wanted special, but someone like to those who birthday. May your life 
