A1NounMasculine
il compleanno
birthday
/kom-pleh-AN-noh/
Plural: compleanni
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Examples in Context
Tanti auguri per il tuo compleanno!
Happy birthday to you!
Per il mio compleanno organizziamo una cena in famiglia.
For my birthday we organise a family dinner.
About This Word
'Tanti auguri!' (literally 'many wishes') is the standard Italian birthday greeting. It is also used for other occasions. The birthday person typically provides a cake ('offro io' — 'it's on me'), unlike in some other cultures.
Related Words
festaauguritortaregalofamiglia