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"How are you today?" is a phrase which is often translated as "¿Cómo estás hoy?", and "beautiful" is an adjective which is often translated as "hermoso". Learn more about the difference between "How are you today?" and "beautiful" below.
How are you today?(
hau
 
ar
 
yu
 
tuh
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dey
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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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beautiful(
byu
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dih
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fuhl
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. hermoso
This poet always writes about beautiful things.Este poeta suele escribir sobre las cosas hermosas.
b. bello
He took her to watch the beautiful sunset.La llevó a mirar el atardecer bello.
c. precioso
The city is beautiful in spring.La ciudad está preciosa en primavera.
d. guapo (person)
Steve's new girlfriend is really beautiful.La nueva novia de Steve es muy guapa.
e. bonito
The dress is elegant and beautiful.El vestido es elegante y bonito.
f. lindo
What a beautiful cat!¡Qué gato más lindo!
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