How do you say Happy Birthday in Italian?

Question

I know that Happy Birthday translates as Buon Compleanno or Felice Compleanno but is that what they say? Or do they say something like Auguri?

Answer 1

"Buon compleanno" and "Auguri" are actually the most common.

"Auguri", which actually means "(good) wishes" is used for every sort of festivity. Like in "Auguri di Buon Natale" for Xmas.



"Felice compleanno" is very rare, not that it's wrong or anything, it's just not used a lot!



As for me, I usually say "Auguri" when I actually SAY that to somebody, and Buon Compleanno when I WRITE it on a card or something, but that's just me! They're really the same thing!

Answer 2

Buon compleanno is say Happy Birthday in Italian language.

Answer 3

We mostly say Auguri! (which is more general, valid for every celebration) but also Buon Compleanno (=literally happy bday) is used, perhaps more in written messages/greeting cards..

I think nobody says FELICE compleanno..

Answer 4

buon compleanno

tanti auguri

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