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"As well" is an adverb which is often translated as "también", and "and" is a conjunction which is often translated as "y". Learn more about the difference between "as well" and "and" below.
as well(
ahz
 
wehl
)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. también
Everybody was leaving, so I did as well.Todo el mundo se iba, así que yo me fui también.
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and(
ahnd
)
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
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.
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