Happy thanksgiving
A very common and casual Spanglish version used in the US and areas with strong US cultural influence.
A playful and informal way to say 'Happy Turkey Day'.
A more complete sentence meaning 'May you have a good Thanksgiving Day'. Use 'tengan' for 'ustedes'.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
We're going to my grandmother's house for dinner. Happy Thanksgiving!
What do you eat on Thanksgiving Day?
I am thankful for my family. Happy Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving ('Día de Acción de Gracias') is not a traditional holiday in Spain or Latin America. It's primarily understood and celebrated by people with connections to the United States or Canada. The phrase 'Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias' is a direct translation used for this specific context.
In northern Mexico and areas with many expats, the holiday and the phrase are well-known. The Spanglish 'Feliz Thanksgiving' is very common. In other parts of the country, it is not widely recognized.
Not a local holiday. The phrase is only used by those familiar with North American culture, for example, in international schools or companies. The literal translation is used.
Thanksgiving is not celebrated. People would recognize 'Día de Acción de Gracias' as the name of the American holiday, but there is no local custom or common use for the greeting.
Using 'Feliz Dando Gracias'. — This is an incorrect, literal translation of 'Happy Giving Thanks'. The established name for the holiday is 'Día de Acción de Gracias', which means 'Day of the Action of Thanks'. Always use the full, correct name.
Saying 'Contento Día de Acción de Gracias'. — 'Contento' means 'content' or 'happy', but for holidays and special occasions like birthdays, Spanish always uses 'Feliz'. For example, 'Feliz Navidad' (Merry Christmas) and 'Feliz Cumpleaños' (Happy Birthday).
Translating it as 'Jueves de Gracias' (Thanks Thursday). — While the holiday is on a Thursday, this is not its name. The correct term is 'Día de Acción de Gracias'. Confusing the day with the name of the holiday is a common error.
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