y tú también
/i tu tambjen/from spelling rules
The English phrase "and you too" can be said in Spanish as y tú también.
This phrase is used as a response to return a greeting or a wish to the person who first said it to you.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of y (and), tú (you) and también (also/too).
Which one should you use?
While y tú también is a direct way to return a wish, the single word igualmente is a very common, more concise way to say "likewise" or "the same to you".
How does it change in a sentence?
Use the informal form y tú también when responding to friends, family or people your own age. Use the formal form y usted también when responding to someone you address with usted, such as a stranger, an elder or a superior.
Did you know?
- The word tú is a direct cousin of the archaic English word 'thou'. Both words descended from the same ancient Proto-Indo-European roots.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, simply saying igualmente while making a small nod of the head is considered a complete and polite social transaction.
- In some regions, instead of returning a wish with y tú también, people might use lo mismo to mean 'the same'. It is a very casual way to say 'same to you'.
Examples in context
- ¡Buena suerte en tu entrevista! Muchas gracias. ¡Lo mismo digo!Good luck in your interview! Thank you very much. Same to you!
- ¡Que tengas un buen día! ¡Gracias! ¡Igualmente!Have a nice day! Thank you! You too!
- ¡Diviértete en la fiesta! ¡Gracias! ¡Igual para ti!Have fun at the party! Thank you! Same to you!
Example conversation
María and Javier are saying goodbye after a coffee date.
- María¡Que tengas una tarde muy bonita, Javier!Have a very lovely afternoon, Javier!
- JavierGracias, María, y tú también.Thanks, María, and you too.
- María¡Hasta la próxima!Until next time!
- Javier¡Adiós!Goodbye!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries también, tú, y, CC BY-SA 4.0.
