one day
vs
someday

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"One day" is a phrase which is often translated as "un día", and "someday" is an adverb which is often translated as "algún día". Learn more about the difference between "one day" and "someday" below.

one day(

wuhn

dey

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (a single day)

a. un día

She wrote her hit song in one day.Escribió su canción de éxito en un día.

2. (in the future)

a. un día

One day we'll have a female president.Un día tendremos una presidenta.

b. algún día

Enjoy the little things in life and one day you will realize they weren't so little.Disfruta las cosas pequeñas de la vida y algún día te darás cuenta de que no eran tan pequeñas.

someday(

suhm

dey

)

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).

adverb

1. (general)

a. algún día

Maybe someday I'll be able to afford my dream house.Quizás algún día me alcanzará el dinero para comprar la casa de mis sueños.

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