How to say "Thanksgiving" in Spanish

Question

I know that this is only celebrated in the US and Canada, but how would one say "Thanksgiving" in Spanish? I have searched, and I've seen the translations and websites that say "Acción de Gracias" and "Dia de Acción de Gracias," but it seems rather awkward, especially if you're trying to say Happy Thanksgiving, or Happy Thanksgiving day. The one response I saw from a Mexicana that made much more sense was simply "Dia de Gracias" (Day of Thanks) and thus "Feliz Dia de Gracias."

What do you all think, especially our friends from Spanish-speaking countries?

A propósito, Feliz Dia de Gracias a todos!!

Answer 1

It is a little cumbersome in Spanish, but you were soooo close.

Te lo digo a ti y a todos.

¡Feliz día de Acción de Gracias!

The "acción" word means "act" in the religious sense. So, Happy Day of an Act of Thanks! And that's the whole enchilada! (filled with "pavo" and a yummy Mexican mole, Yupí)

Thanks, Dani - sanlee, Nov 26, 2014

I was editing when you looked and voted. Check it out again. - Daniela2041, Nov 26, 2014

Thank you, Daniela. That makes sense to me now. Man, I wish you were doing my Thanksgiving dinner!! A turkey and mole enchilada sure sounds good!! - Winkfish, Nov 26, 2014

I wish I could vote on your comment! So many people never, never respond or say thanks. I will always try to answer your questions! - Daniela2041, Nov 26, 2014

tamales - Rey_Mysterio, Nov 26, 2014

Creo que eso de "acción" es algo reciente, pues siempre ha sido "el día de (las) gracias" por lo que he oído yo - 005faa61, Nov 26, 2014

Hay que recordar que vivo en los E.E.U.U. dónde originó esta celebración. Y entre los latinos aquí usamos lo que he puesto arriba. También en los libros de texto para las clases de español se dice así. - Daniela2041, Nov 27, 2014

Check out the Wikipedia article in Spanish. http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Día_de_Acción_de_Gracias - sanlee, Nov 28, 2014

I wish I had a turkey sandwich now and even an enchilada which I have no idea what it tastes like. Maybe I need the recipe? - sanlee, Nov 28, 2014

Answer 2

feliz dia de gracias

dia de gracias

dia de accion de gracias

Answer 3

Check out the blog post I wrote on this very topic to learn a couple of fun alternatives to the traditional Happy Thanksgiving in Spanish.

You can also pick up some interesting works for turkey.

Felz día de Guajalote

Thanks, Rodney! Great blog! Y feliz Dia de Chompipe a usted tambien!! - Winkfish, Nov 26, 2014