incluso
/in-KLOO-soh/
even
As an adverb, 'incluso' means 'even,' used to show that something surprising or unexpected is included in a group.
incluso(Adverb)
even
?To show something is surprising or unexpected
including
?When listing items to add emphasis
📝 In Action
Todos vinieron a la fiesta, incluso mi abuela.
A2Everyone came to the party, even my grandma.
La tienda abre todos los días, incluso los domingos.
A2The store is open every day, even on Sundays.
Incluso si llueve, saldremos a caminar.
B1Even if it rains, we will go out for a walk.
Él es muy inteligente, incluso sabe hablar cuatro idiomas.
B1He is very smart, he even knows how to speak four languages.
💡 Grammar Points
Adding Surprise or Emphasis
Use 'incluso' right before the person, thing, or situation that is surprising. It's like saying, '...and you won't believe this, but this too!'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up 'incluso' and 'también'
Mistake: "Me gusta el rock y incluso el pop."
Correction: Me gusta el rock y también el pop. Use 'también' (also, too) for simple additions. Use 'incluso' only when the addition is a bit surprising or goes a step further, like 'Me gusta toda la música, incluso la clásica' (I like all music, even classical).
⭐ Usage Tips
Placement for Extra Power
You can put 'incluso' at the very beginning of a sentence to make it more dramatic. For example, 'Incluso el jefe llegó tarde' (Even the boss arrived late).
As an adjective, 'incluso' (included) is often used in formal contexts to specify that an item or feature is part of a price or package.
📝 In Action
El precio final es de 100€, IVA incluso.
B2The final price is €100, VAT included.
El paquete de vacaciones tiene todo incluso.
B2The vacation package is all-inclusive (has everything included).
Recibirás el manual con las instrucciones inclusas.
C1You will receive the manual with the instructions included.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
When 'incluso' means 'included,' it acts like any other description word and needs to match the thing it describes. So you'll see 'inclusa' for feminine things, and 'inclusos' or 'inclusas' for plural things.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'incluso' instead of 'incluido'
Mistake: "El desayuno está incluso en el precio."
Correction: El desayuno está incluido en el precio. In everyday speech, it's much more natural to use 'incluido' with the verb 'estar' to say something is included. Keep 'incluso' for more fixed, formal phrases like 'IVA incluso'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Where You'll See It
Look for this meaning on price tags, menus, travel brochures, and in contracts. It's often a quick way to state what a price or package contains.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: incluso
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'incluso' to show surprise?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'incluso', 'hasta', and 'aun'?
They can often all mean 'even' and are sometimes interchangeable. 'Incluso' is the most common and neutral. 'Hasta' also means 'even' and can add a sense of reaching a limit ('Hasta un niño lo entiende' - Even a child understands it). 'Aun' (with no accent) is a bit more formal but means the same thing. Be careful not to confuse it with 'aún' (with an accent), which means 'still' or 'yet'.