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"Hoy es martes" is a phrase which is often translated as "today is Tuesday", and "mañana" is an adverb which is often translated as "tomorrow". Learn more about the difference between "hoy es martes" and "mañana" below.
hoy es martes(
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mahr
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tehs
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. today is Tuesday
¿Qué día es hoy? - Hoy es martes.What day is it today? - Today is Tuesday.
b. it's Tuesday today
Hoy es martes, y sabes que los martes siempre cenamos afuera, así que...¡vamos!It's Tuesday today, and you know that on Tuesdays, we always dine out, so...let's go!
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mañana, la mañana(
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nyah
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nah
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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. tomorrow
Estaba planeando estudiar mañana.I was planning to study tomorrow.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. morning
Mi esposo siempre se levanta a las seis de la mañana.My husband always gets up at six in the morning.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. tomorrow (figurative)
La educación moldea a la generación del mañana.Education shapes the generation of tomorrow.
b. future (figurative)
No tienes por qué temer el mañana.There's no reason to fear the future.
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