Portuguese Phrase
Faço aniversário em julho.
Meaning
In Portuguese, you don't 'have' or 'be' a birthday; you 'make' it using the verb 'fazer'. This phrase literally translates to 'I make birthday in July' and is the most natural way to state your birth month.
When to use
Use this phrase in social situations when discussing dates, celebrations, or when someone asks when you were born. It is suitable for all levels of formality.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Façoaniversárioemjulho
Fazer (Faço)
The verb 'fazer' (to do/make) is used in the first person singular 'faço' to indicate reaching a new age or celebrating a birthday.
Preposition 'em'
Use 'em' before months of the year when you are not specifying a particular day.
🗨In Conversation
Quando você faz aniversário?
When is your birthday?
Faço aniversário em julho.
My birthday is in July.
✕Common Mistakes
Meu aniversário é em julho.
While grammatically possible, using 'fazer' is much more common and idiomatic in spoken Portuguese.
Eu tenho aniversário em julho.
Learners often translate 'I have a birthday' literally, but 'ter' is not used for this expression.
Faço aniversário no julho.
Use the simple preposition 'em' before months; 'no' (em + o) is generally avoided unless specifying a specific year or context.
↔Alternatives
Meu aniversário é em julho.
My birthday is in July.
Eu nasci em julho.
I was born in July.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, birthdays are big social events often featuring 'brigadeiros' (chocolate sweets) and a lively version of the 'Happy Birthday' song. It is customary to give the first slice of cake to the person you love most at the party.