Spanish Phrase
Hoy es 15 de agosto.
Meaning
This is a standard way to state the current date in Spanish. It follows the pattern 'Hoy es [number] de [month]'. Unlike English, Spanish does not typically use ordinal numbers for dates, except for the first of the month.
When to use
Use this phrase when someone asks for the date or when you need to specify the current day in a conversation or document. It is suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Hoyes15deagosto
Hoy
This means 'today'. Note that the 'h' is always silent in Spanish.
Es (Ser)
The verb 'ser' is used for permanent characteristics and, importantly, for telling the time and date.
De
This preposition is used to link the day and the month; it is mandatory in the Spanish date format.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué fecha es hoy?
What is today's date?
Hoy es 15 de agosto.
Today is August 15th.
✕Common Mistakes
Hoy es 15 de Agosto.
Months are never capitalized in Spanish unless they start a sentence.
Hoy es el 15 de agosto.
While 'el' is used in many date constructions, it is usually omitted after the verb 'ser' when stating the date directly.
↔Alternatives
Estamos a 15 de agosto.
It is August 15th (literally: We are at August 15th).
Hoy es el quince de agosto.
Today is the fifteenth of August.
Cultural Tip
August 15th is a significant public holiday in Spain and many Latin American countries, often celebrating the Assumption of Mary. In Spain specifically, this date is famous for local 'fiestas' and street parties held in towns across the country.