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"As well as" is a phrase which is often translated as "además de", and "the same as" is a phrase which is often translated as "igual a". Learn more about the difference between "as well as" and "the same as" below.
as well as()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. tan bien como
I could never play soccer as well as my brother can.Nunca pude jugar al fútbol tan bien como puede mi hermano.
the same as()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. igual que
You look so tall! - You look the same as always.¡Te ves tan alto! - Te ves igual que siempre.
b. lo mismo que
Poems aren't the same as songs, but they are similar.Los poemas no son lo mismo que las canciones, pero son similares.
