também
/tɐ̃ˈbẽj̃/
The Portuguese word for "too" is também.
também is an adverb used to indicate that something is also true or that an action is performed likewise. It can translate to both "too" and "also" in English. While its position in a sentence can change the emphasis, it is most commonly placed after the verb or at the end of a clause.
Meaning: (focus) likewise (adv)
Which one should you use?
In formal contexts, you may use igualmente to mean "likewise" or "equally". In informal written communication like chats or text messages, you will often see the abbreviations tbm or tb used instead of the full word também.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adverb, também is invariable. It does not change its form to match the gender or number of the subject or the object.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɐ̃ˈbẽj̃/
When do people say it?
If you want to respond to a statement by saying "Me too", you can simply say Eu também.
Did you know?
- When disagreeing, a Portuguese speaker cannot use também to mean 'neither'. Instead, they must switch to the word nem to express a shared negative.
- The word também actually means 'as well' in a literal, historical sense, descending from the Old Galician-Portuguese 'tan ben', which translates to 'so well'.
- While também means 'too', Portuguese speakers use the word inclusive to emphasize that something is 'even' or 'especially' true, a nuance 'too' cannot cover.
Examples in context
- Eu te amo também.I love you too.This sentence shows how to use também to express reciprocal affection.Tatoeba #4456287 by Ricardo14, translation #2688199 by Joseph
- Eu também a odeio.I hate her, too.This sentence demonstrates using também to express a shared feeling toward a female subject.Tatoeba #4349494 by kewne, translation #4347220 by AlanF_US
- Eu também o odeio.I hate him, too.This sentence demonstrates using também to express a shared feeling toward a male subject.Tatoeba #4349496 by kewne, translation #4347219 by AlanF_US
- Maria também gosta de chocolate.Maria likes chocolate too.
- Eu quero ir ao cinema também.I want to go to the movies too.
- Obrigado pela ajuda. Igualmente!Thanks for your help. Likewise!
- Eu também já estou com fome.Me too, I'm already hungry.
- Eu comprei camisetas novas. Além disso, comprei também calças e sapatos.I bought new t-shirts. Besides that, I also bought pants and shoes.
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Example conversation
Beatriz and Lucas are talking about their plans for the weekend.
- BeatrizEu quero ir à praia no sábado.I want to go to the beach on Saturday.
- LucasEu também quero ir!I want to go too!
- BeatrizPodemos convidar a Maria.We can invite Maria.
- LucasSim, ela também gostaria de ir.Yes, she would like to go too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “too” translations and entries também, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries também, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
