Spanish Phrase
Hoy es 11 de septiembre.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that today’s calendar date is the 11th of September. In Spanish the verb *ser* is used to identify a date, and the day is given as a cardinal number.
When to use
Use this phrase whenever you need to state the current date – in casual conversation, when answering “¿Qué fecha es hoy?” or when making an announcement, a diary entry, or a travel itinerary.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Hoyes11deseptiembre.
Hoy
Adverb of time meaning 'today'. It usually appears at the beginning of a sentence.
es (ser)
Third‑person singular of the verb *ser*; used for stating dates, not *estar*.
de (preposition)
Links the day number with the month name, equivalent to 'of' in English.
Month names
Month names are not capitalized in Spanish and are treated as regular nouns.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué fecha es hoy?
What’s the date today?
Hoy es 11 de septiembre.
Today is September 11th.
✕Common Mistakes
Hoy está 11 de septiembre.
Use *ser* (es) for dates, not *estar* (está).
Hoy es el 11 de Septiembre.
Month names are not capitalized in Spanish.
↔Alternatives
Hoy es el 11 de septiembre.
Today is the 11th of September.
Es 11 de septiembre.
It is September 11th.
Hoy es once de septiembre.
Today is eleven of September.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking countries dates are written day‑month‑year (e.g., 11/09/2024) and spoken with the day first. Adding the article *el* (Hoy es **el** 11 de septiembre) is common in formal contexts, but omitting it is perfectly natural in everyday speech. Remember that month names are never capitalized.