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"And" is a conjunction which is often translated as "y", and "as well" is an adverb which is often translated as "también". Learn more about the difference between "and" and "as well" below.
and(
ahnd
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
1. (general)
a. y
I'm going to the beach with my sister and my brother.Voy a la playa con mi hermana y mi hermano.
b. e (before -i or -hi)
Maria and Isabelle had lunch together last week.María e Isabelle almorzaron juntas la semana pasada.