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"Birthday" in Portuguese: aniversário
o aniversário
Birthday in Portuguese is o aniversário. Say feliz aniversário for the wish and festa de aniversário for the party. Age still uses ter anos.
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How to pronounce aniversário
Say it
ah-nee-ver-SAH-ree-oo
/a.ni.veʁ.ˈsa.ɾiu/
ah-nee-ver-SAH-ree-oo
"Birthday" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o aniversário | the birthday Default noun. | Default noun. |
| festa de aniversário | birthday party Celebration. | Celebration. |
| dia do aniversário | birthday (the day) Calendar day. | Calendar day. |
| presente de aniversário | birthday gift Gift. | Gift. |
How to use aniversário in real life
- 1Calendar reminder
Seu aniversário é na próxima terça, né?
Your birthday is next Tuesday, right?
Date check.
- 2Office cake
Trouxeram bolo porque é aniversário da chef.
They brought cake because it’s the boss’s birthday.
Work.
- 3Gift shopping
Ainda não sei o que dar no aniversário dele.
I still don’t know what to give for his birthday.
Present stress.
Mistakes English speakers make with aniversário
Incorrect: Feliz birthday!
Correct: Feliz aniversário!
Use aniversário for the wish.
Incorrect: A aniversário dela é hoje.
Correct: O aniversário dela é hoje.
Aniversário is masculine.
Good to know
Aniversário covers birthday; aniversário de casamento specifies wedding anniversary. Brazilian kids’ parties often mean brigadeiros and a huge cake. Adults may do a bar meet-up instead of a full festa.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a surprise
ChatPal
O aniversário dela é sábado?
Is her birthday on Saturday?
You
É. Quero uma festa de aniversário pequena.
Yes. I want a small birthday party.
ChatPal
Eu cuido do bolo de aniversário.
I’ll handle the birthday cake.
You
Ótimo. Eu mando os convites.
Great. I’ll send the invites.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Birthday" in Portuguese
Gender?
Masculine: o aniversário.
Happy birthday?
Feliz aniversário.
Birthday party?
Festa de aniversário.
Wedding anniversary?
Aniversário de casamento.
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