hoje
/ˈo.ʒi/
The English word 'today' is translated as hoje in Portuguese.
hoje is the most common and straightforward way to say 'today'. It functions as an adverb meaning 'on the current day' and can also be used as a noun.
Meaning: on the current day (adv)
Which one should you use?
While hoje is the standard term, you may encounter hoje mesmo in colloquial speech to mean 'today itself' or 'just today'. For a more formal tone, the expression no dia de hoje can be used.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adverb, hoje is invariable, meaning it does not change its form to match gender or number.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈo.ʒi/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word hoje is used in the common idiom estou com a corda no pescoço hoje, which means someone is under extreme pressure today.
- The word hoje actually contains the hidden history of the word 'day' within it, through its Latin root diē.
- In Portuguese, hoje is used in the expression hoje em dia to mean 'nowadays' or 'in this day and age'.
Examples in context
- Eu a vi hoje.I saw her today.This example shows how to use hoje to indicate when an action occurred.Tatoeba #8189176 by lucasmg123, translation #3910547 by CH
- Eu vi um hoje.I saw one today.This example demonstrates using hoje to specify when an object was seen.Tatoeba #5108053 by bill, translation #2406084 by CK
- O exame é hoje?Is the exam today?This example shows how to use hoje when asking about a scheduled event.Tatoeba #6014759 by bill, translation #3819519 by CK
- Eu tenho uma reunião importante hoje.I have an important meeting today.
- Hoje em dia, a tecnologia está em constante evolução.Nowadays, technology is constantly evolving.
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Example conversation
Two friends are planning their afternoon.
- LucasBeatriz, você está livre hoje?Beatriz, are you free today?
- BeatrizSim, Lucas, eu estou livre.Yes, Lucas, I am free.
- LucasVamos ao cinema hoje?Shall we go to the cinema today?
- BeatrizÓtima ideia, vamos sim!Great idea, let's go!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “today” translations and entries hoje, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hoje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
