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'.”

adverb

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 notes

In 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'.

Origin: Spanish

Synonyms

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also too as well likewise

Antonyms

tampoco

Related words

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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.

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