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"Apart from" is a conjunction which is often translated as "aparte de", and "besides" is a preposition which is often translated as "además de". Learn more about the difference between "apart from" and "besides" below.
apart from(
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part
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)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
1. (aside from)
a. además de
Apart from Japan, she also traveled to China and Cambodia.Además de Japón, también viajó a China y Camboya.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
3. (isolated)
a. apartado de
Sometimes I feel apart from the rest of my familia.A veces me siento apartado del resto de mi familia.
besides(
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)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
1. (apart from)
a. además de
Besides the toiletries, I have to buy a new bathing suit for the trip.Además de los artículos de tocador, tengo que comprar un nuevo traje de baño para el viaje.
