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"Today" is an adverb which is often translated as "hoy", and "How are you?" is a phrase which is often translated as "¿Cómo estás?". Learn more about the difference between "today" and "How are you?" below.
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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How are you?(
hau
 
ar
 
yu
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. ¿Cómo estás?
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Hi, Sarah! How are you?¡Hola, Sarah! ¿Cómo estás?
b. ¿Cómo está?
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
It's so nice to see you, Mr. Smith. How are you?¡Qué gusto verlo, Sr. Smith! ¿Cómo está?
a. ¿Cómo están? (plural)
Hey, guys! How are you?¡Hola, muchachos! ¿Cómo están?
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