yo también
/ˌʝo tamˈbjen/
The English phrase "I also" is translated into Spanish as yo también.
The phrase yo también is a common way to express that the same thing is true for the speaker as well.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of yo, which means "I" and también, which means "also" or "too".
Which one should you use?
While yo también is used to agree with positive statements, you should use yo tampoco when you want to say "I neither" or "me neither" in response to a negative statement (for example, if someone says "I don't want", you would respond with yo tampoco).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, particularly in Latin America, the variation También yo is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word también is flexible and can be placed after the verb or at the end of a clause to mean "also" or "too".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌʝo tamˈbjen/
Did you know?
- The word también is a linguistic contraction of the words tan and bien, which literally means 'so well'.
- In very formal Spanish, the pronoun yo is often dropped entirely, leaving just también to express 'me too'.
- While yo también is common, some Spanish speakers use igualmente to mean 'equally' or 'likewise' when responding to greetings or well-wishes like 'have a nice day'.
Examples in context
- Yo también lo creo.I also think so.This sentence shows how to use yo también to express agreement with a thought.Tatoeba #940083 by Shishir, translation #611071 by Ploomich
- Yo también quería saber.I also wanted to know.This sentence uses yo también to express a shared desire to know something.Tatoeba #2105550 by marcelostockle, translation #2099531 by Eldad
- Yo también quiero jugar.I also want to play.This sentence uses yo también to express a shared desire to play.Tatoeba #3112567 by marcelostockle, translation #2740785 by Wierdmin
- Estoy estudiando historia. Yo también.I am studying history. I also am.
- Juan está aprendiendo francés. Además, yo estoy aprendiendo francés.Juan is learning French. Furthermore, I am learning French.
- María tiene interés en la música. Asimismo, yo tengo interés en la música.María is interested in music. Likewise, I am interested in music.
- Me gusta bailar. Yo también.I like to dance. I also do.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking about their favorite food.
- LucíaA mí me encanta la pizza.I love pizza.
- DanielA mí también.Me too.
- LucíaYo también estoy muy hambrienta.I am also very hungry.
- Daniel¡Vamos a comer entonces!Let's go eat then!
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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
