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"Hoy" is an adverb which is often translated as "today", and "viernes" is a noun which is often translated as "Friday". Learn more about the difference between "hoy" and "viernes" below.
hoy(
oy
)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. today
Hoy me quedo en casa.I'm staying home today.
a. today
Hoy se hacen las cosas de manera muy diferente.Today things are done very differently.
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el viernes(
byehr
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nehs
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. Friday
A partir de ahora, se puede llevar ropa informal en el trabajo los viernes.From now on you can wear casual clothes to work every Friday.
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