Portuguese · Numbers & Time

Hoje

[/ˈoʒi/]

Today

Beginneradverb

Definition

Refers to the current day.

O dia atual.

Example

Hoje é segunda-feira.

Today is Monday.

Etymology

'Hoje' stems from the Latin 'Hodie', which means 'today' or 'on this day'. The transition reflects the phonetic evolution from Latin to Portuguese.

How & Where It’s Used

'Hoje' is used mainly in spoken language but also featured in writing, common in both formal and informal registers.

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