yo también
/ˌʝo tamˈbjen/
The English phrase "me also" is translated into Spanish as yo también.
The phrase is used to agree with a statement or to say that the same thing applies to the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the subject pronoun yo (I) and the adverb también (also/too).
Which one should you use?
Use yo también to agree with positive statements, but use yo tampoco to agree with negative statements (e.g., 'I don't like that either').
How does it change in a sentence?
Because yo is a subject pronoun, you cannot substitute it with an object pronoun like "me" when translating the English "me too" literally.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌʝo tamˈbjen/
Did you know?
- The adverb también is actually a linguistic marriage between the words for 'so' and 'well', making the phrase's literal construction 'I so well'.
- In casual conversation across many Spanish-speaking countries, people often substitute yo también with the word igual, which literally means 'equal'.
- In some cultures, speakers may accompany yo también with a quick nod or a small shrug to signal agreement without repeating the entire original sentence.
Examples in context
- Estoy de acuerdo con tu propuesta. – Yo también pienso lo mismo.I agree with your proposal. – I also think the same.
- ¡Que tengas un buen día! – ¡Igualmente!Have a nice day! – Likewise!
- A mí también me gustaría participar en el proyecto.I would also like to participate in the project.
- Comprendo tu punto de vista. – A mí también me parece correcto.I understand your point of view. – It seems correct to me as well.
- Tienes razón sobre esa cuestión. – A mí también me preocupa.You're right about that issue. – It concerns me too.
- ¡Me encanta la pizza! – ¡Yo también!I love pizza! – Me too!
- Creo que deberíamos ir al concierto. – Yo también lo creo.I think we should go to the concert. – I think so too.
- Yo también quiero ir.I also want to go.
- Yo también quiero café.I also want coffee.
- Si vas a la fiesta, yo también voy.If you are going to the party, I am going too.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their tiredness after work.
- MaríaEstoy muy cansada hoy.I am very tired today.
- DanielYo también estoy agotado.I am also exhausted.
- María¿Quieres ir a casa ya?Do you want to go home now?
- DanielSí, vamos.Yes, let's go.
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.
