How to Say "also" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “also” is “también” — use 'también' when adding a similar idea or action, often placed mid-sentence, especially when someone else is doing something you also want to do or have done.
también
Examples
A mí me gusta leer. ¿A ti también?
I like to read. Do you too?
además
Examples
Tengo dos hermanos y, además, tres hermanas.
I have two brothers and, in addition, three sisters.
asimismo
ah-see-MEES-moha.si.ˈmis.mo
Examples
El informe detalla los ingresos; asimismo, analiza los gastos.
The report details the income; likewise, it analyzes the expenses.
El director felicitó al equipo; asimismo, anunció un nuevo proyecto.
The director congratulated the team; likewise, he announced a new project.
Debemos proteger el medio ambiente; asimismo, es vital educar a los jóvenes.
We must protect the environment; additionally, it is vital to educate young people.
La empresa ofrece buenos salarios; asimismo, brinda seguro médico.
The company offers good salaries; also, it provides health insurance.
A Formal Connector
Think of this word as a fancy version of 'también.' You will mostly see it in books or hear it in speeches rather than in casual chats with friends.
Where to Put It
It usually appears at the beginning of a sentence or after a semicolon to link two related thoughts together.
The Three-Word Trap
Mistake: “Using 'asimismo' when you mean 'to himself.'”
Correction: Use 'a sí mismo' (three words) to mean 'to himself/herself' and 'asimismo' (one word) to mean 'also.' For example: 'Se mira a sí mismo' (He looks at himself).
Choosing between 'también' and 'además'
Related Translations
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