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"Hoy es lunes" is a phrase which is often translated as "today is Monday", and "hoy es mi cumpleaños" is a phrase which is often translated as "today is my birthday". Learn more about the difference between "hoy es lunes" and "hoy es mi cumpleaños" below.
hoy es lunes()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. today is Monday
¿Qué día es hoy? - Hoy es lunes.What day is it today? - Today is Monday.
b. it's Monday today
Recuerda que hoy es lunes y muchos museos están cerrados.Remember it's Monday today and many museums are closed.
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hoy es mi cumpleaños()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. today is my birthday
Traje los pasteles y el cava porque hoy es mi cumpleaños.I brought the cakes and the cava because today is my birthday.
b. today, it's my birthday
Hoy es mi cumpleaños, y voy a celebrarlo en un restaurante con unos amigos.Today, it's my birthday, and I'm going to celebrate it with friends at a restaurant.
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