How to Say ‘Today I have one, tomorrow another’ in Mexican Spanish
Hoy tengo a una, mañana otra
💬 Usage Tip: Use of simple present tense in Spanish often conveys both present and near-future actions.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Emphasizes flexibility and choice, prevalent themes in modern music.
Phrase Breakdown
Hoy tengo a una
Mañana otra
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Hoy
[oy]
Today
The current day.
Hoy voy al mercado.
Today I'm going to the market.
tengo
[tehn-goh]
have
To own, hold, or possess.
Hoy tengo una reunión importante.
Today I have an important meeting.
a
[ah]
to
Indicates a direction toward or reaching something.
Voy a la tienda.
I'm going to the store.
una
[oo-nah]
one
The smallest whole number; a single unit.
Solo tengo una manzana.
I only have one apple.
mañana
[mah-nyah-nah]
Tomorrow
The day after today.
Mañana tengo una cita.
Tomorrow I have an appointment.
otra
[oh-trah]
another
One more, a different one.
Mañana voy a probar otra receta.
Tomorrow I will try another recipe.
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