Jueves Santo
Definition
Holy Thursday, the Thursday before Good Friday in the Christian Holy Week, commemorating Jesus Christ's Last Supper with his apostles.
In Spanish-speaking cultures, a day marked by solemn processions, religious services, foot-washing rituals, and traditional fasting from meat.
Examples
Este Jueves Santo, mi abuela prepara torrijas que hasta los vecinos rezagados vienen a probar.
This Holy Thursday, my grandma makes torrijas so good even the holdout neighbors come to try them.
En Jueves Santo evito la carne roja, pero el jamón ibérico de mi tío parece una excepción divina.
On Holy Thursday I avoid red meat, but my uncle's Iberian ham seems like a divine exception.
Las procesiones de Jueves Santo son tan hipnóticas que pierdo la noción del tiempo entre pasos y nazarenos.
Holy Thursday processions are so hypnotic I lose track of time amid the steps and hooded penitents.
Jueves Santo: el día perfecto para reflexionar sobre la vida mientras devoro buñuelos en secreto.
Holy Thursday: the perfect day to reflect on life while secretly devouring fritters.