solo por hoy
/solo poɾ oi/from spelling rules
The English phrase "just today" is translated into Spanish as solo por hoy.
The phrase is used to indicate that something is happening or is true only for the current day. In certain contexts, such as recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous, solo por hoy is used as a mantra for daily commitment.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of solo (only), por (for) and hoy (today).
Which one should you use?
While solo por hoy emphasizes the duration or the period of time (for today), the alternative solo hoy is a more direct way to say "only today" without the preposition por.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the variation únicamente hoy may be used. In Mexico, the phrase solamente el día de hoy is used.
How do you pronounce it?
/solo poɾ oi/
Did you know?
- The word solo in solo por hoy shares the same Latin root as the English word 'solitary'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, repeating solo por hoy is a psychological technique used to focus on the present moment during difficult tasks.
- The word hoy is a linguistic fossil of the Latin word hodiē, which meant 'this very day'.
Examples in context
- Solamente hoy, ofrecemos un descuento del 50%.Just today, we offer a 50% discount.
- Sólo hoy puedes aprovechar esta oferta.Just today, you can take advantage of this offer.
- El descuento es solo por hoy.The discount is just for today.
- No te preocupes, el error es solo por hoy.Don't worry, the error is only for today.
- La oferta especial es solo por hoy.The special offer is just for today.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are talking about a sale at a local store.
- Javier¿Es válida la oferta de la tienda?Is the store's offer valid?
- SofíaSí, pero es solo por hoy.Yes, but it is just for today.
- JavierEntonces debo comprarlo ahora mismo.Then I must buy it right now.
- SofíaEs una buena idea, Javier.It is a good idea, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hoy, por, solo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
