Tambien (en. Also)

/tamˈbjen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
It is used to express agreement with what has been previously said.
I like chocolate; I also love ice cream.
Me gusta el chocolate; también me encanta el helado.
It serves to include an additional element in a sentence.
She also went to the party.
Ella también fue a la fiesta.
Indicates that a fact applies to another thing or person.
Dogs are also good companions.
Los perros también son buenos compañeros.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'etiam', which means 'also' or 'still'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Me too
Expresses that one feels the same as another person.
Yo también
You too?
Asks if the other person shares an opinion or experience.
¿Tú también?
It is also true that
Introduces an additional fact or clarification.
También es cierto que

Related Words

moreover
Indicates an addition to what has already been said.
además
equally
Means in the same way or to the same extent.
igualmente
likewise
Used to add information in a formal manner.
asimismo

Slang Meanings

It is used more colloquially to indicate agreement.
I like music and I also like food.
A mí me gusta la música y también la comida.
A way of expressing that one shares an experience.
I'm going to the movies, do you want to go too?
Voy al cine, ¿quieres ir también?