🇪🇸 How to say

“today” in Spanish

hoy
Illustration of "today" in a Spanish cultural setting
A person is checking their calendar on a bright, sunny day. They smile as they realize it's a special day, marking it with a colorful sticker that says 'hoy' in bold letters. The scene captures the excitement of knowing what today brings.

Usage note

The word 'hoy' means 'today' and is used to talk about the current day. It is often used in daily conversations to refer to plans or events happening right now.

Examples

  • Hoy es lunes.

    Today is Monday.

  • Voy a la tienda hoy.

    I am going to the store today.

  • Hoy hace calor.

    It is hot today.

Quick check

What does "hoy" mean?

  • A. today
  • B. yesterday
  • C. tree
  • D. hand

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