Yo también
everyday
The standard way to say "me too" is Yo también. Casual speech often shortens it to Yo igual, and some people say Ídem for "the same".
Meaning: agreeing with someone (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Yo también | everyday |
| Yo igual | casual |
| Ídem | casual |
Use it to agree after a positive statement. After a negative one, Spanish uses Yo tampoco, meaning "me neither".
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not say Yo también after a negative sentence, because Yo tampoco is the right form.
Did you know?
- Ídem comes from Latin and is used in Spanish for "the same".
Examples in context
- Tengo hambre. Yo también.I am hungry. Me too.
- Me encanta ese grupo. Yo igual.I love that band. Me too.
- Feliz domingo. Ídem.Happy Sunday. Same to you.
Example conversation
Julia and Mateo talk about lunch in the school yard.
- JuliaTengo mucha hambre.I am very hungry.
- MateoYo también.Me too.
- JuliaVamos a comer.Let us go eat.