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"Today" in Spanish: hoy
hoy
Today in Spanish is hoy. Put hoy near the verb: hoy voy. Hoy en día means nowadays.
Daily plan
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How to pronounce hoy
Say it
oy
/oi/
oy, like English oy. One syllable. The h in hoy is silent.
"Today" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| hoy | today Default word for this calendar day. | Default word for this calendar day. |
| hoy en día | nowadays Talking about current habits. | Talking about current habits. |
| desde hoy | from today A change that starts now. | A change that starts now. |
| hoy mismo | this very day Stresses urgency: hoy mismo. | Stresses urgency: hoy mismo. |
| para hoy | for today Orders or plans meant for today. | Orders or plans meant for today. |
How to use hoy in real life
- 1Daily plan
Hoy no trabajo.
I don't work today.
Hoy before the verb.
- 2Restaurant
¿Cuál es el menú de hoy?
What is today's menu?
De hoy means of today.
- 3New habit
Desde hoy estudio español.
From today I study Spanish.
Desde hoy marks a start.
Mistakes English speakers make with hoy
Incorrect: Hoy día voy al mercado.
Correct: Hoy voy al mercado. / Hoy en día…
Say hoy alone, or hoy en día for nowadays.
Incorrect: El hoy es lunes.
Correct: Hoy es lunes.
Hoy needs no article.
Good to know
Shops post el menú de hoy for the daily special. Weather chats often start with hoy hace calor or hoy llueve.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning the afternoon
ChatPal
¿Qué haces hoy?
What are you doing today?
You
Hoy voy al mercado.
Today I'm going to the market.
ChatPal
¿Compramos fruta juntos?
Shall we buy fruit together?
You
Sí. Hoy mismo.
Yes. This very day.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Today" in Spanish
Does hoy change for gender?
No. Hoy stays the same for everyone.
Where do I put hoy?
Usually before the verb: hoy salgo.
What is hoy en día?
Nowadays, not this calendar day alone.
Do Latin Americans capitalize hoy?
No. Write hoy in lowercase.
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