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How to Say ‘And what is there today?’ in Mexican Spanish

¿Y qué hay hoy?

ee keh eye oy

[ee keh eye oy]

💬 Usage Tip: The h in hay is silent, so it sounds like English "eye" (EYE). One word covers both "there is" and "there are".

Phrase Breakdown

¿Y qué

ee keh

And what

'Y' (and) links to 'qué' (what), so it sounds like 'ee-KEH'. Your voice rises a little because it's a question.

Example

¿Y qué más?

And what else?

Words in this phrase

[ee]

and

A conjunction used to join words or ideas.

Example

«Y» conecta «trabajo» y «vida personal».

“Y” connects “work” and “personal life.”

qué

[keh]

what

An interrogative word used in questions to ask for specific information.

Example

Uso «qué» para hacer una pregunta clara.

I use “what” to ask a clear question.

hay hoy?

eye oy

is there today?

'Hay' means there is or there are. 'Hoy' means today. The 'h' is silent in both: 'AI-oy'.

Example

¿Hay pozole hoy?

Is there pozole today?

Words in this phrase

hay

[eye]

there is / there are

Form of haber used to say that something exists or is available.

Example

Aquí hay una buena oportunidad para ti.

Here there is a good opportunity for you.

hoy

[oy]

Today

The current day.

Example

Hoy voy al mercado.

Today I'm going to the market.

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