Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| yo también | /ˌʝo tamˈbjen/ |
| a mí también | /a mi tambjen/ (from spelling rules) |
These phrases are used to indicate that something else applies to you as well.
Which one should you use?
Use yo también when you are the subject of the verb, such as saying "I also want". Use a mí también when the verb requires an indirect object, such as when saying "It happens to me too" or "It pleases me too".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word también can be placed at the end of the phrase or immediately after the subject.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌʝo tamˈbjen/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use yo también for all situations. It is grammatically incorrect to use yo también to respond to verbs like gustar (to like) or encantar (to love). In those cases, you must use a mí también.
When do people say it?
If you wish to say "likewise" to express agreement, especially when responding to greetings or well-wishes, you can use the informal term Igualmente.
Did you know?
- The word también is actually a combination of two words: tan, meaning 'so', and bien, meaning 'well'.
- English speakers often use yo también in every situation, but using it to respond to me gusta is a common tell that someone is not a native speaker.
- Because a mí también is used with verbs like gustar, you are technically saying 'to me also' rather than 'I also'.
Examples in context
- A mí también me ocurre.It's happening to me, too.This sentence shows how to use a mí también when something happens to you.Tatoeba #7906935 by arh, translation #5740697 by CM
- A mí también me da asco.It disgusts me, too.This sentence demonstrates the use of a mí también with a verb expressing a reaction.Tatoeba #1976513 by Shishir, translation #5277646 by tabular
- "¿Sabes guardar un secreto?" "Sí." "Yo también.""Can you keep secrets?" "Yes." "Me too."This sentence shows a conversational use of yo también to indicate shared ability.Tatoeba #3093636 by wallebot, translation #10013419 by ddnktr
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Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about their preferences for a movie.
- MateoTengo muchas ganas de ver esa película.I really want to see that movie.
- LucíaYo también, dice que es muy buena.Me too, they say it is very good.
- MateoPodemos ir al cine mañana entonces.We can go to the cinema tomorrow then.
- Lucía¡Perfecto! Me parece un gran plan.Perfect! It sounds like a great plan.
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.
