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"Además" is a form of "además", an adverb which is often translated as "besides". "Asimismo" is an adverb which is often translated as "also". Learn more about the difference between "asimismo" 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. also
Todos deberían tener acceso a asistencia médica, pero asimismo deberíamos asegurar el acceso a médicos de calidad.Everyone should have access to health care, but we should also secure access to quality doctors.
b. likewise
Es necesario reducir el gasto militar. Asimismo, necesitamos disminuir el gasto público para recuperar la economía.We need to reduce military spending. Likewise, we need to cut public spending to help the economy recover.
c. as well
A los empleados se les ofrece vacaciones pagadas y asimismo seguro de salud.Employees are offered paid vacations and health insurance as well.
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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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