yo también
/ˌʝo tamˈbjen/
The English phrase 'also me' is translated into Spanish as yo también.
A direct translation of 'also me' is También yo.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase yo también is composed of yo (I) and también (also/too).
Which one should you use?
If you are responding to a negative statement, such as 'I don't like coffee', you must use yo tampoco (me neither) instead.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, you may hear the variation Igual yo. In casual conversations in specific countries like Mexico and Colombia, Yo igual is also used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word también is used for positive agreement, while tampoco is used for negative agreement.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌʝo tamˈbjen/
Did you know?
- The word también is built from tan meaning 'so' and bien meaning 'well'. This makes it a linguistic twin to the English phrase 'as well'.
- In very formal or poetic Spanish, you might see también yo placed at the start of a sentence to add dramatic emphasis. In daily conversation, this order is rare and sounds strikingly literary.
- In some regions, the phrase yo igual can imply 'I am in the same situation' rather than just 'I agree'. It carries a slightly more empathetic tone than the standard yo también.
Examples in context
- Yo también quiero ir.I also want to go.
- ¿Te sientes cansada? Yo también.Are you tired? Me too.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their weekend plans.
- DanielYo voy a ir al cine este sábado.I am going to the movies this Saturday.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! Yo también voy a ir.That's great! I am going too.
- Daniel¿Quieres venir conmigo, Lucía?Do you want to come with me, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, me encantaría.Yes, I would love to.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry yo también, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries también, yo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
