adverb
hoy
today
Es el día en el que estamos ahora, no es ayer ni mañana.
Definition & meaning
Hoy means “today”: the current day, or the period of time around the present.
- Hoy trabajo desde casa. — “Today I’m working from home.”
- Hoy en día, mucha gente trabaja desde casa. — “Nowadays, many people work from home.”
Grammar & Word origin
Hoy is an adverb of time. It is invariable, so it does not change for gender or number. It comes from the Latin hodie, meaning “today.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym: actualmente means “currently” or “nowadays.” It refers to the present period rather than specifically to this day.
- Contrasting words: ayer means “yesterday,” and mañana means “tomorrow.”
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Hoy hace un día precioso.adverb
Today is a beautiful day.
Hoy voy al parque con mi perro.adverb
Today I am going to the park with my dog.
Hoy tengo clase de matemáticas.adverb
Today I have math class.
Hoy el clima está muy bonito.adverb
Today the weather is very nice.
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