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"Birthday" in Italian: compleanno
il compleanno
Birthday in Italian is il compleanno (kom-pleh-AHN-noh). Wish someone Buon compleanno! You ask quando è il tuo compleanno? with tu.
Morning wish
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How to pronounce compleanno
Say it
kom-pleh-AHN-noh
/kompleˈan.no/
Compleanno stresses AHN: kom-pleh-AHN-noh. Double n.
"Birthday" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il compleanno | the birthday Default noun. | Default noun. |
| Buon compleanno! | Happy birthday! Wish. | Wish. |
| festa di compleanno | birthday party Celebration. | Celebration. |
| regalo di compleanno | birthday gift Present. | Present. |
How to use compleanno in real life
- 1Morning wish
Buon compleanno! Hai piani speciali?
Happy birthday! Any special plans?
Buon compleanno.
- 2Calendar
Il mio compleanno è a marzo.
My birthday is in March.
Il mio compleanno.
- 3Party invite
Sabato faccio una festa di compleanno.
Saturday I'm having a birthday party.
Festa di compleanno.
Mistakes English speakers make with compleanno
Incorrect: Buona compleanno!
Correct: Buon compleanno!
Buon before masculine compleanno.
Incorrect: Oggi è il mio birthday.
Correct: Oggi è il mio compleanno.
Use compleanno.
Good to know
Buon compleanno! often comes with a kiss on each cheek among friends. Cakes, prosecco, and late dinners are normal; surprise parties happen too.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a birthday dinner
ChatPal
Per il tuo compleanno, ristorante o casa?
For your birthday, restaurant or home?
You
Casa: voglio un compleanno tranquillo.
Home: I want a quiet birthday.
ChatPal
Ok, porto la torta di compleanno.
Ok, I'll bring the birthday cake.
You
Perfetto, grazie mille.
Perfect, thanks a lot.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Birthday" in Italian
How do you wish happy birthday?
Buon compleanno!
Gender?
Il compleanno is masculine.
When is your birthday?
Quando è il tuo compleanno?
Birthday party?
Una festa di compleanno.
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