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"Estoy" is a form of "estoy", a phrase which is often translated as "I'm". "Hoy" is an adverb which is often translated as "today". Learn more about the difference between "estoy" and "hoy" below.
estoy
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. I'm
¡Los extrañé muchísimo a todos! ¡Estoy feliz de estar de vuelta en casa!I missed you-all so much! I'm happy to be back home!
b. I am
No me siento yo misma últimamente. Estoy estresada todo el tiempo.I am not feeling myself lately. I am stressed all the time.
a. I'm
¿Dónde estás? - Estoy en la cafetería, sentada al lado de la entrada.Where are you? - I'm in the coffee shop, sitting next to the entrance.
b. I am
Estoy en una situación difícil y necesito tus consejos.I am in a tough situation and I need your advice.
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. today
Hoy me quedo en casa.I'm staying home today.
a. today
Hoy se hacen las cosas de manera muy diferente.Today things are done very differently.
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