Además (en. Besides)
/a.de.ˈmas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
It is used to add information or reinforce an idea.
She is talented; additionally, she is very hardworking.
Ella es talentosa; además, es muy trabajadora.
It serves to establish a continuity relationship between ideas.
The climate is changing; additionally, pollution is increasing.
El clima está cambiando; además, la contaminación está aumentando.
Used to emphasize a statement.
That is true; additionally, there is evidence that proves it.
Eso es cierto; además, hay pruebas que lo demuestran.
Etymology
From Latin 'ademas', combining 'a' and 'demas', meaning 'the rest'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in addition to
indicates that something is added to what has already been mentioned.
además de
it is also known that
introduces an additional piece of information that is already known.
además se sabe que
it is also clear that
indicates that the additional statement is evident.
además está claro que
Related Words
also
used to indicate a similar addition.
también
sum
act of adding one thing to another.
suma
addition
action of adding something to what already exists.
adición
Slang Meanings
It is used to informally reinforce an argument.
And additionally, who told you that was true?
Y además, ¿quién te dijo que eso era cierto?
Used in casual conversations to emphasize.
That was amazing, and additionally, I didn't even expect it!
Eso fue increíble, y además, ¡ni siquiera lo esperaba!