How to Say “Also” in Spanish

también
/tamˈbjen/
The Spanish word for also is también.
También is used to indicate that something else is being added to what has already been mentioned.

Which one should you use?

In those negative cases, you should use tampoco instead.

How do you pronounce it?

/tamˈbjen/

Did you know?

  • The word también is a combination of tan, meaning 'so' or 'as', and bien, meaning 'well'. It literally functions as a way to say 'likewise' or 'as well'.
  • When someone says 'Nice to meet you', you can respond with igualmente to mean 'the same to you' instead of using a form of también.
  • The word también can be placed at the very end of a sentence to provide strong emphasis on the addition, a flexibility not always found in formal English usage of 'also'.

Examples in context

  • Él también lo vio.
    He also saw it.
    This sentence demonstrates how to use también to say someone also saw something.
    Tatoeba #2150287 by Shishir, translation #2441093 by CH
  • Yo también lo creo.
    I also think so.
    This sentence shows how to use también to express that you also think something.
    Tatoeba #940083 by Shishir, translation #611071 by Ploomich
  • Él también era sordo.
    He was also deaf.
    This sentence illustrates using también to state that someone was also deaf.
    Tatoeba #3443375 by cueyayotl, translation #3444802 by macaboy
  • Mi hermana también estudia español
    My sister also studies Spanish
  • El reporte es completo y asimismo detallado
    The report is comprehensive and also detailed
  • El hotel cuenta con una amplia piscina. Además, ofrece acceso a la playa
    The hotel has a large swimming pool. Additionally, it offers beach access
  • Ayer fui al cine y también vi una obra de teatro
    Yesterday, I went to the movies and also saw a play
  • 460 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Elena and Daniel are discussing what they want to order at a restaurant.

  1. Elena

    Yo quiero una ensalada.
    I want a salad.
  2. Daniel

    Yo también quiero una ensalada.
    I also want a salad.
  3. Elena

    ¿Quieres también un refresco?
    Do you also want a soda?
  4. Daniel

    No, gracias.
    No, thanks.

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