Outside the US, "Just Another Day" peaked at number one in Sweden and in RPM's Adult Contemporary chart in Canada; it also reached the top ten in Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, and the UK.

"Otro Dia Mas Sin Verte" helped Secada become an acclaimed singer-songwriter in the 1990s, gaining recognition in Latin America, Europe, and Mexico.

Secada's compositions "Coming Out of the Dark" (1991) and "Can't Forget You" (1991) were released as singles and peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

[3] Recognizing the market potential, Jose Behar approached Koppelman and requested the possibility of Secada recording a Spanish-language version of "Just Another Day".

[1] "Just Another Day" is an uptempo, pop and soul, romantic ballad[a] that is characterized by its lively, skipping rhythm and adult contemporary (AC)-and-R&B, metallic, shuffle beats.

[16] The track is constructed under a catchy hook,[13] and is laced with a seductive Soul II Soul-like, rhythmic cadence in which Secada sings, "I don't want to find another way to make it through the day without you",[18] capturing the lyrics' story of love's sporadic nature,[11] in a baritone-tenor voice.

Flick said the production was well-executed and blends a rhythmic, slow groove containing captivating piano melodies and suitably dramatic vocal performance.

[8] Charlie Martin of The Messenger said the song's message is lacking because it depicts a person who is constantly depressed due to the unpredictable presence of his lover.

[8] According to Joseph Atilano of Inquirer.net, the song has a lively beat that resembles a dance-floor anthem and the lyrics have a poignant impact, particularly resonating with the broken-hearted and lonely.

[9] While praising "Just Another Day" as a "dynamic radio hit", Ernie Long of The Morning Call urged Secada to reduce the dramatic intensity of his vocal delivery on the tracks.

[28] Don Mayhew of The Fresno Bee found the song to be a mundane journey of lost love and questions the necessity of having "a Richard Marx wannabe".

[12] Billboard's Chuck Taylor expressed the view that the singer had a revolutionary impact on top 40 radio in the 1990s with "Just Another Day", "Angel" (1993), and "If You Go" (1994), likening it to a blowtorch on the airwaves.

[30] Michael Paoletta, also from Billboard, recognized Secada's singles "Just Another Day", "Whipped" (1994), and "Too Late Too Soon" (1997), as significant milestones in the singer's success within club scenes during the early 1990s.

[31] Critic Ramiro Burr observed that Secada's vocals on "Just Another Day" exude an emotional intensity akin to Bill Medley.

[10] Musicologist Thomas R. Harrison believed that Latin artists, including Secada with "Just Another Day", embraced the idea of releasing albums in both languages, acknowledging their ability to captivate and appeal to diverse markets without hesitation.

[33] Riaño felt that people resonated so strongly with "Otro Dia Mas Sin Verte" that it became one of those songs which, regardless of personal taste, either evoke nostalgic sighs or elicit frustrated exclamations after being played relentlessly in the 1990s.

[21] While Grein regarded the Spanish version, "Otro Día Más Sin Verte" as a standout,[34] Ian Russell of Kilmarnock Standard praised it as a dynamic recording.

[35] "Just Another Day" propelled Secada into a prominent figure on a national scale,[13] and served as one of the tracks that helped him reach an audience beyond the American Latino community.

[42] It received a nomination for Pop Song of the Year at the 1993 ASCAP Music Awards,[43] though lost to Ana Gabriel's "Evidencias" and "No Sé Tú" by Armando Manzanero.

[7] When "Otro Día Más Sin Verte" was released as the Spanish counterpart, Tarradell considered the label's ability to promote it on Latin radio stations as an advantage.

[45] In 2014, Secada appeared in a bilingual advertisement for the American fast-food chain Wendy's that parodies "Otro Dia Mas Sin Verte", according to People en Espanol.

at Radio City Music Hall on March 26, 1995; Holden noted Secada's falsetto range displayed an "unusual strength and staying power", and described his performance of "Just Another Day" and "Mental Picture" (1994) as having a vocal that carries authentic emotional weight.

Jon Bream of the Star Tribune praised Secada, saying he exuded the charm of Barry Manilow but distinguished himself with a more-captivating voice and being "much cuter".

[54] "Otro Dia Mas Sin Verte" was the most-played song on radio stations in Providence, Rhode Island, and Washington, D.C., in the week ending July 3, 1992.

[57] Secada enjoyed "Just Another Day" having the advantage of being a nonformat recording due to the substantial cost and influence required for radio promotion and marketing.

[69] "Just Another Day", "Do You Believe in Us", and "Angel" gained Secada recognition as a smooth, versatile pop singer who delivers songs in both English and Spanish.

[79] "Otro Dia Mas Sin Verte" gained significant popularity in Mexico, receiving extensive airplay on radio stations.

[82] According to the United Press International, "Otro Dia Mas Sin Verte" topped several music charts in the capital cities of the Dominican Republic,[83] Mexico,[84] Panama,[85] and Uruguay.

[3] According to critic Carol Vernallis, Secada's arms rising overhead in a triumphant gesture while the camera tilts upward mirrors the musical progression in "Just Another Day".

[57] Foster said while "Otro Dia Mas Sin Verte" is in Spanish, the non-verbal cues and body language of the two people in the video would be easily understandable to non-Spanish speakers.