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"Hoy" is an adverb which is often translated as "today", and "paraguas" is a noun which is often translated as "umbrella". Learn more about the difference between "hoy" and "paraguas" below.
hoy(
oy
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
2. (nowadays)
el paraguas(
pah
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rah
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gwahs
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).