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augurio

wish, omen

noun ow-GOO-ryoh Rare
Communication Expressions

Origin: Latin augurium, from augur (diviner of omens)

Also means

good luck greeting

Usage Note

Augurio is used chiefly in the plural auguri as a multi-purpose good-wishes phrase — Tanti auguri! serves for birthdays, holidays, and congratulations alike. The singular is rarer and tends to carry the older sense of 'omen' or 'wish.' Auguri di buon anno means 'New Year's wishes.'

Examples

"Ti faccio tanti auguri per il tuo compleanno."

Natural Translation

I wish you all the best for your birthday.

Literal Translation

To-you I-make many wishes for the your birthday.

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