How to Say “Turkey” in Puerto Rican Spanish

By Mabel Annette • Updated October 16, 2026

pavo

standard, Puerto Rico

Turkey in Puerto Rico is pavo, the bird served at holiday tables.

Do not confuse it with the country: Turkey is Turquía.

Meaning: bird eaten at holidays (noun)

When do people say it?

Many Puerto Rican families season a turkey like roast pork, with garlic and oregano, and serve it with rice.

Did you know?

The Puerto Rican dish pavochón is a turkey prepared with the seasoning used for roast pork.

Examples in context

Vamos a hacer un pavo para Acción de Gracias.
We are going to make a turkey for Thanksgiving.
El pavo está en el horno.
The turkey is in the oven.

Example conversation

Rosa asks her husband Ángel to pick up a turkey for Thanksgiving.

Rosa

Ángel, compra el pavo hoy.
Ángel, buy the turkey today.
Ángel

¿De qué tamaño?
What size?
Rosa

Uno grande, vienen veinte personas.
A big one, twenty people are coming.

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Mabel Annette

¡Hola amigos! I'm Mabel, your go-to guide for everything Spanish. I've developed a passion for language and love sharing it with you through my articles. When I am not buried in a Spanish dictionary, you'll find me experimenting in my kitchen, indulging my sweet tooth or lost in the fascinating world of Roblox. From instructive language guides to intriguing cultural insights, I enjoy helping you explore the many facets of Spanish fluency. Remember, we're in this language journey together! Hasta luego!

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