day
A day is a period of 24 hours, measured from one midnight to the next. It is also commonly used to describe the hours of light between sunrise and sunset.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I see my friends every day at school.
I see my friends every day at school.
The committee will reconvene in three days' time.
The committee will reconvene in three days' time.
Have a nice day!
Have a nice day!
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of the sun D-awning and A-wakening You: D-A-Y.
Quiz rápido
I usually drink three cups of coffee every ___.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: day
Ejemplos
I see my friends every day at school.
everydayI see my friends every day at school.
The committee will reconvene in three days' time.
formalThe committee will reconvene in three days' time.
Have a nice day!
informalHave a nice day!
The Earth completes one full rotation in a single day.
academicThe Earth completes one full rotation in a single day.
We expect to receive the signed contract by the end of the business day.
businessWe expect to receive the signed contract by the end of the business day.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
call it a day
call it a day
day in and day out
day in and day out
one of those days
one of those days
Se confunde a menudo con
A 'day' refers to a duration of time, while a 'date' refers to a specific numbered point on the calendar (e.g., October 5th).
'Every day' (two words) means each day; 'everyday' (one word) is an adjective meaning common or ordinary.
Notas de uso
Use 'day' to talk about frequency (every day) or the specific time during which you are awake and working.
Errores comunes
Learners often use 'in the day' when they should use 'during the day' or simply 'today'.
Truco para recordar
Think of the sun D-awning and A-wakening You: D-A-Y.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from Old English 'dæg', of Germanic origin.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking countries, 'Have a nice day' is a very common polite closing used by shopkeepers and service workers.
Quiz rápido
I usually drink three cups of coffee every ___.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: day
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Más palabras de time
next
A1Refers to the person or thing that follows the one that is currently present or just mentioned. It is used to describe the sequence of events or positions in time and space.
early
A1Something that happens near the beginning of a period of time or before the expected time. It is commonly used to describe waking up, arriving at a location, or the first stages of an event.
year
A1A year is a period of time that lasts 365 days, or 366 days in a leap year. It represents the time it takes for the Earth to complete one full revolution around the Sun.
contemporary
B2Refers to something that exists or happens in the present period of time. It can also describe people or things that live or exist during the same period as each other.
new
A1The word 'new' describes something that has been recently created, discovered, or built. It is also used to talk about things that you have just acquired or started, even if they existed before.
last
A1This word refers to something that comes after all others in a series or order. It can also describe the most recent time period, such as the previous week or year.
time
A1Time is the measurement of minutes, hours, days, and years. We use it to know when things happen or how long something lasts.
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