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"Hoy es miércoles" is a phrase which is often translated as "today is Wednesday", and "mañana" is an adverb which is often translated as "tomorrow". Learn more about the difference between "hoy es miércoles" and "mañana" below.
hoy es miércoles(
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myehr
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. it's Wednesday today
Hoy es miércoles, y los miércoles la tienda está cerrada.It's Wednesday today, and the shop is closed on Wednesdays.
mañana, la mañana(
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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).
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
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).
a. tomorrow (figurative)
La educación moldea a la generación del mañana.Education shapes the generation of tomorrow.
