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"Then" is an adverb which is often translated as "entonces", and "today" is an adverb which is often translated as "hoy". Learn more about the difference between "then" and "today" below.
then(
thehn
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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. entonces
If you eat healthy food, then you won't get sick.Si comes comida sana, entonces no te enfermarás.
a. entonces
Make sure to finish your work by then.Asegúrate de terminar tu trabajo para entonces.
a. luego
Now it's my turn, then yours.Ahora es mi turno, luego el tuyo.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. entonces
When I was a teenager, the then president visited my parents' restaurant.Cuando era menor, el entonces presidente visitó el restaurante de mis padres.
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today(
tuh
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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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