🎉 Happy Birthday in Spanish: Learn to celebrate like a true Spaniard! 🇪🇸

🥳  How do you wish someone a happy birthday in Spain?

In Spain, the most common (and easiest!) way to say happy birthday is:

👉 ¡Feliz cumpleaños! (Happy birthday!)

But don't be surprised if you also hear:

🎉 ¡Felicidades! (Congratulations!) 

🎂 ¡Que cumplas muchos más! (Wishing you many more!) 

🎁 ¡Espero que lo pases genial! (Hope you have a great time!) 

🎈 In informal settings, birthday wishes are often accompanied by a hug (or two kisses on the cheek!), a joke, and lots of joy!

🎶  Happy Birthday in Spanish: The birthday song

The Spanish version of 'Happy Birthday to You' is short, catchy and perfect to sing before blowing out the candles 🕯️:

🎤  In some regions, people add fun or sweet extras like:

🗓️ ¡Y que cumplas muchos más! (And may you have many more!)

🎁 ¡Y que te regalen mucho! (And may you get lots of presents!)

🍰 ¡Y que comas pastel! (And may you eat cake!) 

Everyone claps and sings together – it's a lovely tradition! 👏

🎶  The most famous 'Happy Birthday' version in Spain

Did you know that in many restaurants across Spain, when someone is celebrating their birthday, this song is played in the background? 🥳 It's the version by the children's music group Parchís, and it has become a true classic. No Spanish birthday celebration is complete without it!

👂 You can listen to it here:

Featured lyrics:

🎵 Cumpleaños feliz,
te deseamos a ti,
cumpleaños [name],
cumpleaños feliz. 🎵

Play it at your next party and watch how everyone starts clapping and singing along! 👏🎂

✨ How do you say 'I wish you a good birthday' in Spanish?

If you'd like to be a bit more formal or write a lovely birthday card, here are a few great ways to express it:

🥰 Te deseo un feliz cumpleaños. (I wish you a happy birthday.) 

🌟 Espero que tengas un día muy especial. (I hope you have a very special day.) 

🎈 Deseo que lo pases genial en tu cumpleaños. (I hope you have a great time on your birthday.) 

👔 Le deseo un muy feliz cumpleaños. (I wish you a very happy birthday – formal version.) 

Perfect for WhatsApp messages, social media posts or handwritten birthday cards. 🎉📩

💡 Extra phrases to impress in Spanish

Want to level up your birthday wishes? Here are some great phrases to impress native speakers 😍:

🎊 ¡Qué alegría celebrar contigo otro año más! (What a joy to celebrate another year with you!) 

✨ ¡Que todos tus deseos se hagan realidad! (May all your wishes come true!) 

🎂 ¡Disfruta muchísimo de tu día! (Enjoy your day to the fullest!) 

🥂 ¡Brindemos por ti! (Let's toast to you!) 

💬 Bonus tip: If you're in Latin America, ask your friends if they have unique birthday expressions. Some are truly funny and totally local! 😄

🎈 Final thoughts: Wish like a pro!

Saying happy birthday in Spanish is more than just translating a phrase. It's a chance to connect, celebrate and enjoy 🎉. Now you know how to send birthday wishes, sing the Spanish birthday song and use real expressions that locals use.

So next time you're at a Spanish birthday party, you've got no excuses!
Just smile, take a deep breath and say with confidence: ¡Feliz cumpleaños! 🎂🎁🥳

👉 Have you ever celebrated a birthday in Spain or with Spanish speakers?
Tell us in the comments – we'd love to hear what it was like and if you used any of these phrases! 💬🎉