yo también
/ˌʝo tamˈbjen/
The English phrase "I do too" is translated into Spanish as yo también.
yo también is used to express agreement with an affirmative statement, such as saying "me too" or "I do too" in English. In Spain, if you want to say "I think the same," you can use Opino lo mismo.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of yo (I) and también (also/too).
How does it change in a sentence?
Unlike English, yo también does not change based on the verb used in the preceding sentence. It is a fixed phrase used to express agreement with an affirmative statement.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌʝo tamˈbjen/
Did you know?
- Spanish has no single-word equivalent for 'too' when it means 'excessively'. To say something is 'too hot', you use demasiado instead of también.
- The word también is literally a combination of tan ('so') and bien ('well'). It shares a structural logic with the English phrase 'as well'.
- In casual spoken Spanish, the pronoun yo is often dropped entirely. People will simply say también to mean 'me too'.
Examples in context
- Yo también. Es una buena opción para alcanzar nuestros objetivos.I do too. It is a good option to reach our goals.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are talking about their hobbies.
- ElenaMe encanta leer libros de historia.I love reading history books.
- Javier¡Yo también! Son muy interesantes.Me too! They are very interesting.
- ElenaTienes que leer este libro nuevo.You have to read this new book.
- JavierClaro, dámelo mañana.Sure, give it to me tomorrow.
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.
