How to use this word
Adverb
Use hoy where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see hoy after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
¿Hay tarea hoy? — Sí, hay tarea.Is there homework today? — Yes, there is homework.
¿Qué tiempo hace hoy? — Hace sol.What's the weather like today? — It's sunny.
¿Qué día es hoy? — Hoy es viernes.What day is today? — Today is Friday.
FAQ
What does hoy mean in Spanish?
today (introduced in Capítulo Preliminar in Chapurra).
How do you use hoy in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is hoy in?
Chapurra introduces it in Capítulo Preliminar. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.