yo también
/ˌʝo tamˈbjen/
The English phrase "I am too" is translated into Spanish as yo también.
Instead of saying "Yo también creo eso" (I also think that), native speakers might say También creo eso to mean "I think that too".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of yo (I) and también (also/too).
Which one should you use?
Use yo también to agree with an affirmative statement. However, if you want to agree with a negative statement (for example, if someone says "I am not hungry" and you want to say "Me neither"), use yo tampoco instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, you do not need to include a verb like soy or estoy when using yo también to mean "I am too". The adverb también carries the additive meaning.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌʝo tamˈbjen/
Did you know?
- The word también is a linguistic fusion of 'tan' meaning 'so' and 'bien' meaning 'well'. It essentially translates to 'so well' or 'also well' in a historical sense.
- In some Spanish dialects, the word yo is dropped entirely in yo también because the context already makes the subject clear.
- While English uses 'too' at the end of a sentence, Spanish speakers often move también to the beginning of a sentence, such as También yo, to change the rhythm or emphasis.
Examples in context
- Yo también quiero comer pizza.I want to eat pizza, too.
- Ella está cansada y yo también.She is tired and I am too.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing their feelings at a party.
- DanielEstoy muy feliz de estar aquí.I am very happy to be here.
- LucíaYo también.I am too.
- DanielTengo un poco de hambre.I am a little hungry.
- LucíaYo también, ¿vamos a comer?I am too, shall we go eat?
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.
