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"Today" in Portuguese: hoje
hoje
Today in Portuguese is hoje. Put it near the verb: Hoje eu trabalho em casa. For today's date people say hoje é and then the weekday or number.
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How to pronounce hoje
Say it
OH-zhee
/ˈo.ʒi/
OH-zhee in much of Brazil, where j sounds like zh. One clear stress on oh.
"Today" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| hoje | today Default adverb. | Default adverb. |
| hoje de manhã | this morning Part of today. | Part of today. |
| hoje à noite | tonight Evening of today. | Evening of today. |
| ainda hoje | still today / later today Before the day ends. | Before the day ends. |
| a partir de hoje | from today on New habits and rules. | New habits and rules. |
How to use hoje in real life
- 1Work chat
Hoje eu tenho três reuniões seguidas.
Today I have three meetings in a row.
Hoje often starts the sentence.
- 2Making plans
Você está livre hoje à noite?
Are you free tonight?
Hoje à noite is tonight.
- 3Weather note
Hoje está mais fresco do que ontem.
Today is cooler than yesterday.
Hoje contrasts cleanly with ontem.
Mistakes English speakers make with hoje
Incorrect: Eu today estou cansado.
Correct: Hoje eu estou cansado.
Use hoje, not English today.
Incorrect: Hoje a noite (missing accent mark in careful writing)
Correct: Hoje à noite
Write à noite with à in standard spelling.
Good to know
Messages often open with Hoje… to set the day's plan. Brazilians also say hoje em dia for nowadays, a different meaning from plain hoje.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Rescheduling a coffee
ChatPal
Hoje você consegue me encontrar depois do almoço?
Can you meet me today after lunch?
You
Hoje está apertado. Posso amanhã cedo?
Today is tight. Can I do tomorrow morning?
ChatPal
Claro. Então hoje a gente só troca mensagem.
Sure. Then today we'll just message.
You
Perfeito. Desculpa a correria de hoje.
Perfect. Sorry for today's rush.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Today" in Portuguese
Where do I place hoje in a sentence?
Often at the start or end: Hoje eu estudo or Eu estudo hoje.
How do I say tonight?
Hoje à noite.
What does hoje em dia mean?
Nowadays, not literally this calendar day.
How do I say later today?
Ainda hoje or mais tarde hoje.
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