Portuguese · Numbers & Time
Hoje
[/ˈoʒi/]
Today
Beginneradverb
Definition
Refers to the current day.
O dia atual.
Example
Hoje é segunda-feira.
Today is Monday.
Etymology
'Hoje' stems from the Latin 'Hodie', which means 'today' or 'on this day'. The transition reflects the phonetic evolution from Latin to Portuguese.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hoje' is used mainly in spoken language but also featured in writing, common in both formal and informal registers.