today

[/təˈdeɪ/]
noun, adverb
hoje
1. on or during this present day
I will see you today.
Vou te ver hoje.
2. in the present time or age; nowadays
Today's technology is very advanced.
A tecnologia de hoje é muito avançada.
3. the present day as a noun
Today is Monday.
Hoje é segunda-feira.
In both American English and Brazilian Portuguese, 'today' (hoje) is a fundamental time reference used in everyday speech. In Brazilian culture, the phrase 'hoje em dia' (literally 'today in day') is commonly used to mean 'nowadays' or 'these days,' reflecting a broader temporal perspective. Americans similarly use 'today' to discuss contemporary society and current events.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
this daypresent daynow
Antonyms / Antônimos
yesterdaytomorrowpast

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hoje
Standard usage, most common form
Rio de Janeiro
hoje
Same as general Brazilian, no regional variation
São Paulo
hoje
Same as general Brazilian, no regional variation
Portugal
hoje
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese usage

Related Words

yesterdaytomorrowtonightnowadayscurrentpresent

Related Idioms & Phrases

today or never
here today, gone tomorrow
the world today
today's date
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