Baby's First Birthday in Spain
Simple Spanish phrases for inviting people to, hosting and enjoying a first birthday party.
In Spain a first birthday is often a relaxed afternoon party at home with family and a few close friends, ending with a cake, one candle and everyone singing. Guests usually bring a present even when told not to, and clothes are a popular choice. The cards follow a parent in Seville inviting a colleague, welcoming guests and getting through the cake.

- 1
Nuestra hija cumple un año el mes que viene.
Our daughter turns one next month.
- 2
Le vamos a hacer una fiesta pequeña.
We're throwing her a little party.
- 3
Solo la familia y cuatro amigos.
Just family and a handful of friends.
- 4
Es el sábado a las seis, en casa.
It's on Saturday at six, at our place.
- 5
No hace falta que traigáis nada.
You don't need to bring anything.
- 6
¿Qué le podemos regalar?
What could we get her?
- 7
Necesita ropa, que crece un montón.
She needs clothes, she's growing so fast.
- 8
¡Qué mayor está!
Look how grown-up she is!
- 9
¿Ya anda sola?
Is she walking already?
- 10
Está dando sus primeros pasos.
She's taking her first steps.
- 11
Pasad, pasad, estáis en vuestra casa.
Come in, come in, make yourselves at home.
- 12
Gracias por venir.
Thanks for coming.
- 13
¡No teníais que haberos molestado!
You really shouldn't have!
- 14
¡Vamos a encender la vela!
Let's light the candle!
- 15
¡Venga, todos a cantar!
Come on, everyone sing!
- 16
Ayúdala a soplar la vela.
Help her blow out the candle.
- 17
¡Se ha puesto perdida de tarta!
She's got cake all over herself!
- 18
¿Os hago una foto juntos?
Shall I take a photo of you together?
- 19
¡Cómo pasa el tiempo!
Time flies!
- 20
Ha sido una tarde muy bonita.
It's been a lovely afternoon.