How to Say ‘Today I've got one, tomorrow another, hey, but there's no wedding.’ in Mexican Spanish
Hoy tengo a una, mañana otra, ey, pero no hay boda
💬 Usage Tip: 'Ey' is a casual interjection used for emphasis, similar to 'hey' in English.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: The casual mention of no wedding highlights contemporary views on commitment.
Phrase Breakdown
Hoy tengo a una
Mañana otra
ey
Pero no hay boda
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.
ey
[ey]
Hey
An exclamation used to attract attention or as a greeting.
Ey, ¿dónde has estado?
Hey, where have you been?
pero
[peh-roh]
But
Used to contrast statements.
Quería hacerlo, pero no pude.
I wanted to do it, but I couldn't.
no
[noh]
not
Used to negate a statement.
No tengo dinero.
I do not have money.
hay
[eye]
there is
To express the existence of something.
Hay un libro en la mesa.
There is a book on the table.
boda
[boh-dah]
wedding
A marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations.
La boda fue hermosa.
The wedding was beautiful.
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