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"Anniversary" in Spanish: aniversario
el aniversario
An anniversary is el aniversario (ah-nee-behr-SAH-ryoh). It is masculine. For a wedding anniversary, people often say aniversario de bodas.
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How to pronounce aniversario
Say it
ah-nee-behr-SAH-ryoh
/a.ni.βeɾˈsa.ɾjo/
Say ah-nee-behr-SAH-ryoh. Stress SAH. The v sounds like a soft b.
"Anniversary" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el aniversario | the anniversary Default noun. | Default noun. |
| aniversario de bodas | wedding anniversary Marriage milestone. | Marriage milestone. |
| nuestro aniversario | our anniversary Possessive. | Possessive. |
| feliz aniversario | happy anniversary A common wish. | A common wish. |
How to use aniversario in real life
- 1Calendar
Hoy es nuestro aniversario.
Today is our anniversary.
Simple statement with aniversario.
- 2Gift talk
Compro flores para el aniversario.
I'm buying flowers for the anniversary.
Gift plan naming aniversario.
- 3Dinner reservation
Reservamos para el aniversario de bodas.
We're reserving for our wedding anniversary.
Aniversario de bodas is specific.
Mistakes English speakers make with aniversario
Incorrect: La aniversario es mañana.
Correct: El aniversario es mañana.
Aniversario is masculine: el aniversario.
Incorrect: Feliz anniversary.
Correct: Feliz aniversario.
Use aniversario, not English.
Good to know
In Spanish, cumpleaños is a birthday. Aniversario is an anniversary of another event, often a wedding, a job, or a founding date.
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Choosing an anniversary restaurant
ChatPal
¿Dónde celebran el aniversario?
Where are you celebrating the anniversary?
You
Celebramos el aniversario en casa.
We're celebrating the anniversary at home.
ChatPal
Qué bonito. ¿Necesitan postre?
How nice. Do you need dessert?
You
Sí. Un pastel pequeño, por favor.
Yes. A small cake, please.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Anniversary" in Spanish
Is aniversario masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el aniversario.
Is aniversario a birthday?
No. Birthday is cumpleaños. Aniversario is another kind of anniversary.
How do I say wedding anniversary?
Aniversario de bodas.
How do I say happy anniversary?
Feliz aniversario.
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