Hoje em dia
Nowadays
Language note: Literally means 'today in day'.
Culture note: Reflects the idea of modern times versus the past.
Context: The driver explains that many still prefer using cash nowadays.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Hoje
[OH-zhee]
Nowadays
Referring to the present time or era.
Hoje em dia, muitos aceitam cartão.
Nowadays, many accept cards.
em
[ehm]
In
Functional word used to indicate location or time.
Estamos em janeiro agora.
We are in January now.
dia
[djee-ah]
Day
A unit of time constituting 24 hours.
O dia de hoje está bonito.
Today's day is beautiful.
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