adverb
también
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También (adverb) means a Spanish word meaning 'also', 'too' or 'as well', used to add a person or thing to what has already been said. Example: “Yo también quiero ir — 'I want to go too'.”
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A Spanish word meaning 'also', 'too' or 'as well', used to add a person or thing to what has already been said.
"Yo también quiero ir — 'I want to go too'."
"Ella también es profesora — 'She is a teacher as well'."
How to use también
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpanish for 'too' or 'also'.
When to use it
Everyday Spanish; appears in English text mainly in quoted speech or bilingual conversation.
Memory tip
'Tan bien' written as two words means 'so well' and is not interchangeable with también.
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Easily confused with
tampoco
tan bien
Common pairings
yo también
también es
y también
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Yo _____ quiero ir — 'I want to go too'.
Etymology
A contraction of the Spanish phrase tan bien, literally 'so well'.
Synonyms
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tampoco
Related words
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'también' and 'tampoco'?
'También' adds agreement to a positive statement: 'I like it' — 'Yo también'. 'Tampoco' is its negative twin and agrees with a negative statement: 'I don't like it' — 'Yo tampoco', meaning 'me neither'.
Does 'también' need the accent?
Yes. Written correctly it is también, with a stressed final syllable. Spelling it 'tambien' is a common shortcut online but is not standard Spanish.
What is the meaning of también?
"también" (adverb) means a Spanish word meaning 'also', 'too' or 'as well', used to add a person or thing to what has already been said.
What is another word for también?
Other words for "también" include also, too, as well, likewise.
