Looking for Italian birthday wishes? We’ve compiled a list of how to say Happy Birthday in Italian that is bound to light up anyone’s face with joy on their special day.
Birthdays are a time to celebrate, reflect, and laugh! So whether you’re giving someone a thoughtful gift or a memorable gift experience, our collection of ways to say happy birthday in Italian is the perfect complement to make them extra happy.
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How to Say “Happy Birthday” in Italian?
The most common way to wish someone a happy birthday in Italian is:
- Buon compleanno! (Formal and most used)
- Tanti auguri di buon compleanno! (Formal with added wishes)
- Feliz compleanno! (Informal and borrowed from Spanish)
- Happy Birthday! (English is widely understood)
Short and Sweet Italian Birthday Wishes
- Possa il tuo compleanno essere dolce come una torta e luminoso come le candele. Buon compleanno! (May your birthday be as sweet as cake and as bright as candles. Happy birthday!)
- Ti invio calorosi auguri e grandi abbracci per il tuo giorno speciale. Buon compleanno! (Sending you warm wishes and big hugs on your special day. Happy birthday!)
- Oggi è tutto dedicato a celebrare te e la straordinaria persona che sei. Buon compleanno! (Today is all about celebrating you and the amazing person you are. Happy birthday!)
Funny Italian Birthday Wishes
- L’età è solo un numero… un numero davvero grande e spaventoso! Buon compleanno comunque! (Age is just a number… a really big, scary number! Happy birthday anyway!)
- Dicono che più invecchi più diventi saggio. Quindi immagino che questo ti renda incredibilmente saggio ormai… o semplicemente incredibilmente vecchio! Buon compleanno! (They say the older you get, the wiser you become. So I guess that makes you incredibly wise by now… or just incredibly old! Happy birthday!)
- Un altro anno in più significa un altro anno più vicino a ottenere sconti per senior. Buon compleanno! (Another year older means another year closer to getting those senior discounts. Happy birthday!)
Romantic Italian Birthday Wishes
- Buon compleanno all’amore della mia vita! Spero che tu abbia molti altri anni pieni di amore. (Happy birthday to the love of my life! I hope you have many more years filled with love)
- Nel tuo giorno speciale, voglio solo ricordarti quanto significhi per me. Buon compleanno! (On your special day, I just want to remind you how much you mean to me. Happy birthday!)
- Sei la cosa migliore che mi sia mai capitata e ti sono grato ogni giorno. Buon compleanno! (You are the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I am grateful for you every day. Happy birthday!)
Heartfelt Italian Birthday Wishes
- Buon compleanno ad una persona meravigliosa! Possa la tua giornata essere piena di amore e calore. (Happy birthday to a wonderful person! May your day be filled with love and warmth.)
- Ti auguro un commovente compleanno circondato da coloro che si prendono cura di te. (Wishing you a heartwarming birthday surrounded by those who care about you.)
- Buon compleanno! Ecco una giornata piena di amore, risate e momenti preziosi. (Happy birthday! Here’s to a day filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments.)
Cute Italian Birthday Wishes
- Buon compleanno alla mia persona preferita in tutto il mondo! Rendi ogni giorno più luminoso con il tuo sorriso. (Happy birthday to my favorite person in the whole world! You make every day brighter with your smile.)
- Ti auguro una giornata piena di tutte le cose che ti rendono più felice. Buon compleanno! (Wishing you a day filled with all the things that make you happiest. Happy birthday!)
- Oggi non sei solo un anno più vecchio, ma anche un anno più adorabile! Buon compleanno cara! (You are not just a year older today, but also a year more adorable! Happy birthday, cutie!)
Conclusion
In addition to learning how to say Happy Birthday in Italian, why not learn more about unique Birthday Traditions in Italy?
And hey, to make them feel celebrated, match these wishes with the perfect gift. For those seeking gift ideas, you can give them gift experiences they will never forget or you can try exploring Amazon for more gift ideas and price comparisons. Cheers to many more years of happiness and success!
Seth is an English-major turned stand-up comedian. When he’s not touring comedy clubs, he loves putting his creativity to use writing puns and card greetings for all occasions (not just funny ones). Many of his punny works can be found in a card store near you.