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"Aparte" is a form of "aparte", an adverb which is often translated as "aside". "Además" is a form of "además", an adverb which is often translated as "besides". Learn more about the difference between "aparte" and "además" 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. aside
El entrenador me llevó aparte para darme instrucciones.The coach called me aside to give me some instructions.
b. separately
Mejor lava la ropa blanca aparte.It's best to wash the white clothes separately.
c. apart
Guarda los pasaportes y otros documentos importantes aparte para que no los pierdas.Keep the passports and other important documents apart so you don't lose them.
a. besides
No me cae bien porque es una chismosa. Aparte es una presumida.I don't like her, because she's a gossip. Besides, she is a show-off.
b. as well
El ganador recibirá un trofeo y un premio en efectivo, pero aparte hay premios para los finalistas.The winner will receive a trophy and a cash prize, but there are prizes for the finalists as well.
a. apart from
¿Hiciste algo ayer aparte de ir a trabajar?Did you do anything yesterday apart from going to work?
b. aside from
Regionalism used in the United States
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Aparte de mejorar el aspecto físico, nadar tiene muchos beneficios para la salud.Aside from improving the physical appearance, swimming has many health benefits.
a. apart from
Aparte de una falta de ortografía, tu examen está perfecto.Apart from one spelling mistake, your test is perfect.
b. aside from
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
No estaba claro quién apretó el gatillo. Aparte de eso, era claramente un asesinato.It was unclear who pulled the trigger. Aside from that, it was clearly a murder.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. separate
Los resultados están recogidos en un capítulo aparte.The results are in a separate chapter.
b. special
Artistas como Pablo Picasso son un caso aparte.Artists such as Pablo Picasso are a special case.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. aside
El actor hizo un aparte en medio de su escena.The actor said an aside in the middle of his scene.
a. new paragraph
Como esta información es adicional, debes ponerla en un aparte.Since this information is additional, you should put it in a new paragraph.
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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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