yo también
/ˌʝo tamˈbjen/
The English phrase "so am I" is translated into Spanish as yo también.
Yo también is a phrase used to show that you are in the same state or situation as another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of yo (I) and también (also/too).
Which one should you use?
If you want to say "so do I" in response to a preference or action like "I like the cinema" (Me gusta el cine), you should use A mí también instead.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the expression Yo igual is also used to convey agreement.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌʝo tamˈbjen/
Did you know?
- The word también is a linguistic compound of tan ('so') and bien ('well'), mirroring the structure of the English phrase 'as well'.
- If a speaker wants to emphatically say 'I am too!' in a way that sounds more natural and less robotic than yo también, they might simply repeat the adjective or verb used by the first person.
Examples in context
- Si eres feliz, yo también.If you're happy, so am I.This example shows how to express that you share the same state of happiness.Tatoeba #1410071 by marcelostockle, translation #1386996 by CM
- "Soy maestra." "Yo también.""I am a teacher." "So am I."This example demonstrates a response to a statement about one's profession.Tatoeba #5056339 by don_ramon, translation #256930 by CK
- Él es profesor, y yo también.He's a teacher and so am I.This example shows how to agree with a statement about someone else's profession.Tatoeba #497622 by Shishir, translation #295345 by CK
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Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are talking about their hunger during a long meeting.
- SofíaTengo mucha hambre.I am very hungry.
- AlejandroYo también.So am I.
- Sofía¿Quieres ir a comer ahora?Do you want to go eat now?
- AlejandroSí, por favor.Yes, please.
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.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
