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"Hoy" is an adverb which is often translated as "today", and "yo" is a pronoun which is often translated as "I". Learn more about the difference between "hoy" and "yo" 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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yo(
yoh
)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. I
Yo soy su hermana.I am her sister.
a. me
Ella es más joven que yo.She is younger than me.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. ego
Tu yo es tu esencia.Your ego is your essence.
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