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"Además" is a form of "además", an adverb which is often translated as "besides". "Aún más" is a phrase which is often translated as "even more". Learn more about the difference between "además" and "aún más" below.
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. besides
Y, además, no tiene ningún interés.And besides, he is not interested at all.
b. also
Compró, además, una caja de bombones.She also bought a box of chocolates.
c. furthermore (formal)
Además, los demandaremos.Furthermore, we will sue you.
d. moreover (formal)
Además, no podemos olvidar nuestro compromiso.Moreover, we cannot forget our commitment.
e. as well as
Además de simpática, es bien educada.She is nice as well as polite.
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. even more
Los dos te quedan muy bien, pero el short vaquero me gusta aún más que el blanco.They both really suit you, but I like the denim shorts even more than the white ones.
b. even more so
Mi padre tiene mucho acento andaluz y mi madre aún más.My father has a very strong Andalusian accent, and my mother even more so.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Mi hermano es aún más tímido que yo. ¡Imagínate!My brother is even shyer than I am. Just imagine!
Este verano hizo aún más calor que el anterior.This summer was even hotter than the previous one.
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