yo también
/ˌʝo tamˈbjen/
The English phrase "me too" can be translated into Spanish as yo también. Wiktionary also lists a mí también.
Meaning: that applies to me as well (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| yo también | /ˌʝo tamˈbjen/ |
| a mí también | /a mi tambjen/ (from spelling rules) |
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase a mí también literally translates to "to me also".
Which one should you use?
Use yo también when you are the subject of the verb, such as when saying "I also do [verb]". Use a mí también when the action is directed toward you or affects you, such as when saying "It affects me, too".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌʝo tamˈbjen/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use yo también to mean "me neither". In Spanish, you must use tampoco for negative agreement.
Did you know?
- If someone says me gusta (I like it), responding with yo también is grammatically incorrect because it implies 'I like myself too'. You must use a mí también.
- The word también is a linguistic hybrid that combines tan, meaning 'so', with bien, meaning 'well'. It literally suggests doing something 'so well' in addition to someone else.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, people may use yo también emphatically to insist on their inclusion in an activity, even if the grammar suggests a mí también.
Examples in context
- A mí también me ocurre.It's happening to me, too.This example shows how to use a mí también to express that something is happening to you.Tatoeba #7906935 by arh, translation #5740697 by CM
- A mí también me da asco.It disgusts me, too.This example demonstrates using a mí también when an emotion like disgust is directed toward you.Tatoeba #1976513 by Shishir, translation #5277646 by tabular
- "¿Sabes guardar un secreto?" "Sí." "Yo también.""Can you keep secrets?" "Yes." "Me too."This example illustrates the use of yo también to agree with a subjective statement.Tatoeba #3093636 by wallebot, translation #10013419 by ddnktr
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Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about their favorite foods.
- SofíaMe encanta la comida italiana.I love Italian food.
- JavierYo también, especialmente la pasta.Me too, especially the pasta.
- SofíaDeberíamos ir a un restaurante pronto.We should go to a restaurant soon.
- JavierEstoy de acuerdo, busquemos uno.I agree, let's find one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “me too” translations and entries yo también, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, mí, también, yo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
