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How to Say Earth Day in Spanish: Día de la Tierra
Día de la Tierra · noun phrase (masculine) · DEE-ah deh lah TYEH-rrah
Día de la Tierra is the direct Spanish translation of Earth Day, celebrated on April 22 to promote environmental protection.
DEE-ah deh lah TYEH-rrah
Cada 22 de abril celebramos el Día de la Tierra.
Every April 22nd we celebrate Earth Day.
Earth Day in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for earth day, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Día de la Tierra | earth day | DEE-ah deh lah TYEH-rrah | Default, widely understood |
| Día Mundial de la Tierra | earth day | official UN name |
How Native Speakers Use Día de la Tierra
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
School event
Los niños plantaron árboles en la escuela para celebrar el Día de la Tierra.
The children planted trees at school to celebrate Earth Day.
Plantar árboles is one of the most common Earth Day activities.
News headline
Este Día de la Tierra, miles marcharon para exigir acción climática.
This Earth Day, thousands marched to demand climate action.
Earth Day often appears in news paired with environmental activism vocabulary.
Social media
¡Feliz Día de la Tierra! Cuidemos nuestro planeta.
Happy Earth Day! Let us take care of our planet.
Feliz Día de la Tierra is commonly used on social media every April 22.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Día de la Tierra
Missing article: Día de Tierra
Incorrect: Hoy es Día de Tierra.
Correct: Hoy es el Día de la Tierra.
The definite article la is required before Tierra in this fixed phrase.
Lowercase tierra for the planet
Incorrect: El Día de la tierra se celebra en abril.
Correct: El Día de la Tierra se celebra en abril.
When referring to planet Earth, Tierra is capitalized. Lowercase = soil/dirt.
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Common Questions About Earth Day in Spanish
- How do you say Earth Day in Spanish?
- Earth Day is Día de la Tierra. The official UN name is Día Internacional de la Madre Tierra.
- When is Earth Day celebrated?
- April 22 worldwide, including all Spanish-speaking countries.
- How do you say planet Earth in Spanish?
- Planet Earth is el planeta Tierra (or simply la Tierra when context is clear).