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"That day" is a phrase which is often translated as "ese día", and "today" is an adverb which is often translated as "hoy". Learn more about the difference between "that day" and "today" below.
that day(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. ese día
Do you remember that day when we got lost at the zoo?¿Te acuerdas de ese día cuando nos perdimos en el zoológico?
b. aquel día
I don't know when, but we will see each other again. And on that day I will ask you to marry me.No sé cuándo, pero algún día nos volveremos a ver. Y en aquel día, te pediré que te cases conmigo.
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today(
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dey
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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).
adverb
a. hoy
I'm going to see the doctor today.Hoy voy a ver al doctor.
a. hoy en día
We see so many kids today who are rude.Hoy en día hay muchos niños que son groseros.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. hoy
Today is better than yesterday.Hoy es mejor que ayer.
a. hoy
The kids of today have always had access to the web.Los niños de hoy siempre han tenido acceso a la red.
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