BirthdayCelebrating birthdays, giving wishes, and party planning in Spanish
Which verbs are associated with birthday celebrations
When talking about birthday celebrations, several key verbs are frequently used. Below is a list of these verbs along with their Spanish translations and sample sentences:
- Celebrate - Celebrar
- Celebro mi cumpleaños con mi familia. - I celebrate my birthday with my family.
- Open - Abrir
- Me gusta abrir los regalos de cumpleaños. - I like to open birthday presents.
- Invite - Invitar
- Voy a invitar a mis amigos a la fiesta. - I am going to invite my friends to the party.
- Wish - Desear
- Todos desean feliz cumpleaños a Juan. - Everyone wishes Juan a happy birthday.
Here is a simple table to summarize these verbs:
| Verb | Spanish | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrate | Celebrar | Celebro mi cumpleaños con mi familia. - I celebrate my birthday with my family. |
| Open | Abrir | Me gusta abrir los regalos de cumpleaños. - I like to open birthday presents. |
| Invite | Invitar | Voy a invitar a mis amigos a la fiesta. - I am going to invite my friends to the party. |
| Wish | Desear | Todos desean feliz cumpleaños a Juan. - Everyone wishes Juan a happy birthday. |
What adjectives describe birthday experiences
When discussing birthday experiences, several adjectives can help describe the different scenarios. Here are some adjectives you might need, along with their translations in Spanish and examples:
- Fun: divertido/a
- La fiesta fue muy divertida. - The party was a lot of fun.
- Memorable: memorable
- Fue un cumpleaños memorable para todos. - It was a memorable birthday for everyone.
- Surprising: sorprendente
- El regalo fue una sorpresa muy sorprendente. - The gift was a very surprising surprise.
- Delightful: encantador/a
- Los decoraciones fueron encantadoras. - The decorations were delightful.
- Exciting: emocionante
- El espectáculo fue muy emocionante. - The show was very exciting.
- Disappointing: decepcionante
- La comida fue decepcionante. - The food was disappointing.
- Relatable: identificable
- La historia fue muy identificable. - The story was very relatable.
- Joyful: alegre
- Todos estuvieron en un estado de ánimo alegre. - Everyone was in a joyful mood.
These adjectives can help make your descriptions of birthday experiences richer and more vivid.
Which phrases are used to wish someone a happy birthday
In conversations about birthdays, it's important to know how to properly extend your best wishes. Here are some common phrases used to wish someone a happy birthday in Spanish:
- ¡Feliz cumpleaños! — Happy Birthday!
- ¡Felicidades! — Congratulations!
- ¡Que cumplas muchos más! — Many happy returns!
- ¡Que pases un feliz día! — Have a happy day!
- ¡Te deseo lo mejor en tu día! — I wish you the best on your day!
Here are examples of how you might use these phrases in a sentence:
- • ¡Feliz cumpleaños! Espero que tengas un día maravilloso. — Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day.
- • ¡Felicidades! Disfruta tu día al máximo. — Congratulations! Enjoy your day to the fullest.
- • ¡Que cumplas muchos más! Te deseo mucha salud y felicidad. — Many happy returns! I wish you lots of health and happiness.
- • ¡Que pases un feliz día! Mereces lo mejor. — Have a happy day! You deserve the best.
- • ¡Te deseo lo mejor en tu día! Diviértete mucho. — I wish you the best on your day! Have lots of fun.
Understanding these phrases and when to use them will help you celebrate birthdays in Spanish with the right sentiment.
What vocabulary is used to describe birthday party items
When talking about birthday parties in Spanish, you will come across a variety of vocabulary words related to common birthday items. Here’s a list of some of these items along with their translations and examples:
- Balloons - Globos
- Cake - Pastel
- Decorations - Decoraciones
- Gifts - Regalos
- Candles - Velas
- Party Hats - Sombreros de fiesta
- Piñata - Piñata
- Invitations - Invitaciones
- Music - Música
Here are some example sentences that show how to use these words in context:
| Spanish | Translation |
|---|---|
| Voy a comprar globos para la fiesta. | I am going to buy balloons for the party. |
| El pastel de cumpleaños es de chocolate. | The birthday cake is chocolate. |
| Las decoraciones son muy coloridas. | The decorations are very colorful. |
| ¿Dónde están los regalos? | Where are the gifts? |
| Necesitamos más velas para el pastel. | We need more candles for the cake. |
| Los sombreros de fiesta son divertidos. | Party hats are fun. |
| Vamos a romper la piñata. | We are going to break the piñata. |
| Envié las invitaciones ayer. | I sent the invitations yesterday. |
| La música está muy alta. | The music is very loud. |
