Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Also in Spanish: How to Use También in Everyday Conversation
También · adverb · tahm-BYEHN
Also in Spanish is también, an adverb meaning too, as well, or also. It typically appears right before the verb or at the end of a clause. Its negative counterpart is tampoco (neither / not either).
Two syllables with stress on the second: tahm-BYEHN. The ié is a diphthong — glide from a short y sound into the e without adding an extra syllable.
Yo también quiero ir.
I also want to go.
Also in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for also, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| también | also | tahm-BYEHN | Default, widely understood |
| además | also | moreover / in addition | |
| igualmente | also | likewise, formal register |
How Native Speakers Use También
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Agreeing with someone's preference
—Me gusta el chocolate. —A mí también.
—I like chocolate. —Me too.
A mí también is the set phrase for 'me too' when agreeing with a positive statement.
Adding information in a sentence
Hablo inglés y también hablo un poco de francés.
I speak English and I also speak a little French.
También placed before the verb adds an extra piece of information naturally.
Polite sign-off in a message
Fue un placer conocerte. Espero que tú también la hayas pasado bien.
It was a pleasure meeting you. I hope you also had a good time.
También softens a closing remark by mirroring the sentiment back to the other person.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using También
Confusing también with tampoco
Incorrect: —No tengo hambre. —Yo también.
Correct: —No tengo hambre. —Yo tampoco.
También agrees with positive statements; tampoco agrees with negative ones. 'Me neither' is always tampoco, never también.
Placing también after the subject in a 'me too' reply
Incorrect: Yo también gusto.
Correct: A mí también me gusta.
The 'me too' structure for gustar verbs requires the prepositional phrase: a mí también + indirect-object pronoun + verb.
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Common Questions About Also in Spanish
- How do you say also in Spanish?
- Also in Spanish is también (tahm-BYEHN). Place it before the verb — Yo también quiero ir — or at the end of a clause. Its negative equivalent is tampoco.
- What is the difference between también and además?
- También means 'also' or 'too' and links similar ideas. Además means 'moreover' or 'in addition' and introduces new, often stronger information: Además, llegaste tarde means 'Besides, you arrived late.'
- How do you say 'me too' in Spanish?
- For most verbs, say yo también. For verbs like gustar that use indirect objects, say a mí también: —Me encanta bailar. —A mí también.