porque hoy es hoy: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  All Spanish-speaking countriesinformalcolloquialspoken
  • Literal justification meaning 'because today is the current day', used to state the obvious or to reference the present day as the reason for something.

  Examples

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  • Porque hoy es hoy, tenemos que aprovechar la oportunidad antes de que sea tarde.

    Because today is today, we have to take advantage of the opportunity before it's too late.

  • No puedo posponerlo más, porque hoy es hoy y la fecha límite está cerca.

    I can't postpone it any longer because today is today and the deadline is near.

  • Porque hoy es hoy, es importante que tomemos una decisión definitiva sobre el proyecto.

    Because today is today, it is important that we make a definitive decision about the project.

  • No hay excusas para no empezar ahora, porque hoy es hoy y el tiempo no espera.

    There are no excuses not to start now, because today is today and time doesn't wait.

• 2.

  All Spanish-speaking countriesinformalcolloquialconversational
  • Figurative expression used to justify acting spontaneously, celebrating, or making an exception because the present moment is special or decisive ('today is the day').

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  • Vamos a celebrar el cumpleaños de Ana por todo lo alto, porque hoy es hoy y hay que disfrutar.

    Let's celebrate Ana's birthday in grand style, because today is the day and we must enjoy.

  • Porque hoy es hoy, decidí darme un gusto y comprar ese libro que tanto quería.

    Because today is the day, I decided to treat myself and buy that book I wanted so much.

  • No voy a posponer más el viaje, porque hoy es hoy y es momento de cumplir mis sueños.

    I'm not going to postpone the trip anymore, because today is the day and it's time to fulfill my dreams.