Cumpleaños: birthday
Pronunciation: koom-pleh-AH-nyohs (stress the capital letters)
Cumpleaños means “birthday” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: birthday
- How to say it: koom-pleh-AH-nyohs
- Gender: el cumpleaños
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “cumpleaños” means and how to use it
Cumpleaños means “birthday.” The word is singular and plural at the same time: un cumpleaños, dos cumpleaños.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el cumpleaños (masculine)
- Plural: los cumpleaños
Examples with audio
- Mi cumpleaños es en julio.My birthday is in July.
- ¡Feliz cumpleaños!Happy birthday!
- Celebramos tres cumpleaños este mes.We celebrate three birthdays this month.
Usage tip
The word comes from “cumplir años” (to turn a year older). The ñ is pronounced like “ny.” The page URL uses “cumpleanos” for technical reasons.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “birthday” in Spanish?
“birthday” in Spanish is “cumpleaños.” It is pronounced koom-pleh-AH-nyohs, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “cumpleaños”?
Say koom-pleh-AH-nyohs. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “cumpleaños” masculine or feminine?
Cumpleaños is masculine: “el cumpleaños.” The plural is “cumpleaños.”
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