How do you say "also" in Spanish?

The most common and direct way to say "also" or "too" in Spanish is también.

However, depending on the context, the tone of your conversation, or whether you are writing a formal essay, Spanish offers several other excellent alternatives like además, asimismo, and igualmente.

Let's dive into how to use each of these words correctly so you can sound like a native speaker!

Quick Reference Table

Spanish Word	English Translation	Tone / Context	Example
También	Also, too, as well	Conversational & General	Yo también quiero ir. (I also want to go.)
Además	Besides, furthermore, in addition	Adding new information	Además, no tenemos tiempo. (Besides, we don't have time.)
Asimismo	Likewise, additionally	Formal / Written	Asimismo, se aprobó la ley. (Likewise, the law was approved.)
Igualmente	Equally, likewise, same here	Polite response / Agreement	—¡Mucho gusto! —Igualmente. (—Nice to meet you! —Likewise.)

Deep Dive: The 4 Ways to Say "Also"

1. También (The All-Rounder)

También is the absolute go-to word for "also," "too," and "as well." It is used in both casual speech and formal writing.

Unlike in English, where "too" usually goes at the end of a sentence, también is highly flexible. It can go before the verb, after the verb, or even at the end of the sentence.

• Example 1: Ella habla español y también habla francés. (She speaks Spanish and she also speaks French.)

• Example 2: Yo también quiero un café. (I also want a coffee / I want a coffee, too.)

2. Además (Furthermore / In Addition)

Use además when you want to add a new point to an argument or build upon what you have already said. It translates closely to "besides," "furthermore," or "in addition."

If you want to say "in addition to [something]," you must add the preposition de to make it además de.

• Example 1: El hotel es caro. Además, está lejos del centro. (The hotel is expensive. Furthermore, it is far from downtown.)

• Example 2: Además de ser inteligente, es muy amable. (In addition to being smart, she is very kind.)

3. Asimismo (Likewise / Additionally)

Asimismo (sometimes written as two words: así mismo) is a formal transition word. You will mostly encounter it in newspapers, academic writing, business emails, and literature.

It is used to connect two related ideas of equal importance.

• Example: El informe detalla las pérdidas. Asimismo, propone varias soluciones. (The report details the losses. Likewise, it proposes several solutions.)

4. Igualmente (Likewise / Same Here)

While igualmente literally means "equally," it is frequently used as a conversational shortcut to say "likewise" or "same here."

It is incredibly common when responding to polite wishes, greetings, or introductions.

• Example 1: —Que tengas un buen fin de semana. —Igualmente. (—Have a good weekend. —Likewise / You too.)

• Example 2: Tratamos a todos igualmente. (We treat everyone equally.)

The Negative Counterpart: Tampoco (Neither / Either)

A very common mistake for English speakers is using también in negative sentences.

In English, we say "I don't like apples, and I also don't like pears" or "I don't like them either." In Spanish, you cannot use también with a negative verb. Instead, you must use tampoco.

• Incorrect: Yo no quiero ir también.

• Correct: Yo tampoco quiero ir. (I don't want to go either / Neither do I want to go.)

• Correct: Yo no quiero ir tampoco. (I don't want to go either.)

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

• Don't put "también" at the very end of every sentence. While grammatically acceptable in some cases, placing it before the verb (e.g., Yo también quiero) sounds much more natural to native ears than putting it at the end (e.g., Yo quiero también).

• Never use "también" in a negative sentence. Always swap it for tampoco when agreeing with a negative statement.

• Watch the accent marks. También and además both require written accents on the last syllable. Omitting them is a common spelling mistake.