How to say happy cinco de mayo in spanish

Today, May 5, is Cinco de Mayo, and there's no shortage of people stumped as to how to one says "happy Cinco de Mayo" in Spanish.

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These people have turned to Google for help--only, alas, it seems Google is a bit confused as well.

"How do you say happy Cinco de Mayo in Spanish" was one of the top terms on Google Trends, which tracks popular search queries, but if you enter the query into Google search, you'll see Google's auto-translate function has gotten a bit befuddled.

As the screenshot of the search results shows, Google Translate attempts to translate the term from Spanish, into English, returning "Happy May 5":

So how do you say "happy CInco de Mayo" in Spanish? Try "Feliz Cinco de Mayo."

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g once upon a time).

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1. (general)

a. Happy fifth of May!

Tú eres mexicano igual que yo, ¿verdad? ¡Feliz cinco de mayo!You're Mexican like me, aren't you? Happy fifth of May!

Can’t wait to wish all your friends a Happy Cinco de Mayo? First, make sure you know what you’re talking about.

Depending on who you ask, Cinco de Mayo is either an important celebration of Mexican heritage or a glorified Taco Tuesday. What it is not is Mexican Independence Day (which is September 16). In fact, Cinco de Mayo isn’t even widely celebrated in Mexico.

With that out of the way, here are some clever Cinco de Mayo greetings you can share with your friends. These messages come in a variety of styles, but most reflect the lighthearted nature of the holiday as it’s celebrated in the United States. They go down especially well when paired with a jumbo margarita and some nachos (but then, what doesn’t?).

Note: Hosting a party this Cinco de Mayo? If so, you’ll definitely want to check out these invitation wording ideas.

General | Funny | In Spanish | Cinco de Mayo Birthday

General

Here are some Cinco de Mayo wishes you can share with just about anyone.

• Wishing a colorful, fun, and festive Cinco de Mayo to all my amigos!

• Hope you have an amazing Cinco de Mayo! In fact, I hope the rest of your Mayo is amazing, too!
• Happy Cinco de Mayo! Hope everyone gets their fill of tacos and margaritas!
• My-oh-my, it’s Cinco de Mayo!
• Hope your Cinco de Mayo is as much fun as a piñata full of goodies!
• Happy Cinco de Mayo to all from one proud [Mexicano/Mexicana]!
• Happy Cinco de Mayo! Time to get your fiesta on!
• May your Cinco de Mayo be as beautiful and vibrant as the culture of Mexico.

Funny

Here are some silly and irreverent Cinco de Mayo messages. For more ideas along these lines, see this list of funny Cinco de Mayo sayings. For more drinking humor, check out this list of alcohol puns.

• Today is nacho ordinary Taco Tuesday. Happy Cinco de Mayo!

• Hope your Cinco de Mayo gives you lots to taco bout and plenty to shell-ebrate!
• Happy Cinco de Mayo, a day when we honor an obscure Mexican military victory by eating tacos and drinking margaritas.
• Happy Cinco de Mayo, otherwise known as Dia de las Margaritas.
• As you celebrate Cinco de Mayo, don’t forget that beer and burritos can be a toxic combination.
• May your Cinco de Mayo be as full of goodness as an overstuffed burrito!
• Hope your Cinco doesn’t stinko! Have a great Cinco de Mayo, everyone!
• Any holiday featuring tacos is alright by me. Have a great Cinco de Mayo, everyone!
• It’s Cinco de Mayo! As if I needed an excuse to drink a couple of jumbo margaritas!

In Spanish

Here are some Cinco de Mayo greetings spiced up with some Spanish language expressions. Just keep in mind that not all people of Mexican origin – much less all Spanish-speaking people – celebrate this holiday.

• Happy Cinco de Mayo, everyone! Don’t let the cerveza go to your cabeza!

• Wishing everyone a muy excelente Cinco de Mayo!
• Hope your Cinco is positively perfecto.
• ¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

Happy Cinco de Mayo Birthday

Finally, here are a few messages for someone whose birthday falls on May 5.

• Holy Guacamole! It’s your birthday and Cinco de Mayo? Have a doubly festive day!

• Happy Cinco de Mayo Birthday! Hope you’re celebrating with a nice, tall margarita!
• Feliz Cinco de Mayo and Happy Birthday! Hope your big day is as satisfying as a plate full of loaded nachos!
• Feliz Cumpleaños to my amazingly awesome amigo!