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Hoy

Today

Beginneradverb

Definition

Referring to the current day.

Example

Hoy es lunes.

Today is Monday.

Etymology

'Hoy' stems from the Latin word 'hodie', which also referred to the current day, signifying its continuity in meaning over time.

How & Where It’s Used

'Hoy' is widely used in both spoken and written forms and fits all contexts, whether casual or formal, throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

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