cumpleaños is a noun.
/cumpleˈaɲos/
cumpleaños refers to the anniversary of the day when someone was born. It is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, although it may be slightly more prevalent in conversational language due to the social nature of birthday celebrations.
Hoy es mi cumpleaños y estoy muy emocionado.
Today is my birthday, and I am very excited.
Vamos a celebrar su cumpleaños en casa de sus padres.
We are going to celebrate his birthday at his parents' house.
Ella siempre organiza una fiesta sorpresa para su cumpleaños.
She always organizes a surprise party for her birthday.
cumpleaños is often utilized in various idiomatic expressions related to birthdays and celebrations. Here are some examples:
"Cumpleaños feliz, te deseamos a ti."
Happy birthday, we wish you well.
"Los cumpleaños son momentos especiales que hay que celebrar."
Birthdays are special moments that must be celebrated.
"Cada cumpleaños es una nueva oportunidad para reflexionar sobre la vida."
Every birthday is a new opportunity to reflect on life.
"No hay nada como una buena torta de cumpleaños."
There's nothing like a good birthday cake.
"Aprovecha al máximo cada cumpleaños, ya que son únicos."
Make the most of each birthday, as they are unique.
"El cumpleaños de mi mejor amiga siempre es una fiesta inolvidable."
My best friend's birthday is always an unforgettable party.
The term cumpleaños is derived from two Spanish words: "cumple," which is a form of the verb "cumplir" (to fulfill or to complete), and "años," which means "years." Thus, it literally translates to "completion of years."
Synonyms: - aniversario (anniversary) - natalicio (birth)
Antonyms: - (There are no direct antonyms as "cumpleaños" denotes a specific celebration, but contexts related to the notion of aging might indirectly express opposite events, like "muerte" (death) or "fin" (end).)