How to Say "also" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “also” is “también” — use 'también' to add yourself or another subject to an existing action or state, often mid-sentence or at the end to mean 'too' or 'as well'..
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también
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Use 'también' to add yourself or another subject to an existing action or state, often mid-sentence or at the end to mean 'too' or 'as well'.
Examples
A mí me gusta el chocolate. ¿A ti también?
I like chocolate. Do you too?
además
adverbA1general
Use 'además' to introduce an additional, separate point or item, functioning like 'in addition', 'besides', or 'furthermore'.
Examples
Necesito comprar leche y, además, pan.
I need to buy milk and, in addition, bread.
'También' vs. 'Además' Placement
The most common mistake is using 'además' when 'también' is needed to include yourself or another person in an existing statement. Remember, 'también' often means 'too' and goes where you'd place 'too' in English, while 'además' adds a new, distinct point.
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