nounadverb

el ayer

yesterday

Es el día que pasó antes de hoy.

The word "ayer" in Spanish means "yesterday" in English. It refers to the day before today. For example, if today is Wednesday, "ayer" would be Tuesday. It is commonly used when talking about past events that happened the previous day.

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Examples

Fue el cumpleaños de mi hermana ayer.adverb

It was my sister's birthday yesterday.

Ayer fui al cine con mis amigos.adverb

Yesterday I went to the movies with my friends.

Ayer estudié para el examen.adverb

Yesterday I studied for the exam.

No estuve aquí ayer.adverb

I was not here yesterday.

Ayer vi una película en casa.adverb

Yesterday I watched a movie at home.

Ayer vi un lindo gato en la calle.adverb

Yesterday I saw a cute cat on the street.

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