yo también
/ˌʝo tamˈbjen/
In Spanish, "me as well" is expressed as yo también.
This phrase is used to indicate that the same thing being said is also true for the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of yo (I) and también (also/too).
Which one should you use?
Do not use yo también when responding to a negative statement, such as "I don't like it". In those cases, use yo tampoco (me neither) instead.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions of Mexico, you may hear the colloquial version Yo también, güey, where güey is a common way to refer to someone.
How does it change in a sentence?
While English uses the object pronoun "me" in this construction, Spanish uses the subject pronoun yo.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌʝo tamˈbjen/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Me gusta el café. Yo también.I like coffee. Me as well.
- Yo también quiero ir al cine.I want to go to the movies as well.
- Si tú tienes hambre, yo también.If you are hungry, I am too.
- Yo también necesito un descanso.I need a break as well.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are discussing their plans for the afternoon.
- LucíaYo también quiero comer algo ahora.I want to eat something now as well.
- Alejandro¿Tienes hambre, Lucía?Are you hungry, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, mucho.Yes, a lot.
- AlejandroBueno, yo también tengo hambre.Well, I am hungry too.
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.
