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"How are you today?" is a phrase which is often translated as "¿Cómo estás hoy?", and "Good morning, my friend." is a phrase which is often translated as "Buenos días, amigo.". Learn more about the difference between "How are you today?" and "Good morning, my friend." below.
How are you today?(
hau
 
ar
 
yu
 
tuh
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dey
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. ¿Cómo estás hoy?
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Hello, Hannah. How are you today? - Good, and you?Hola, Hannah. ¿Cómo estás hoy? - Bien, ¿y tú?
b. ¿Cómo está hoy?
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
How are you today, Mrs. Davies?¿Cómo está hoy, señora Davies?
a. ¿Cómo están hoy? (plural)
Hello, girls! How are you today?¡Hola, chicas! ¿Cómo están hoy?
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Good morning, my friend.(
good
 
mor
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nihng
 
may
 
frehnd
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. Buenos días, amigo.
Hi, Phil, good morning! - Good morning, my friend. How are you doing?Hola, Phil, buen día. - Buenos días, amigo. ¿Cómo te va?
b. Buen día, amigo
Good morning, my friend. I'm glad you came!Buen día, amigo. ¡Qué suerte que hayas venido!
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