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"Asimismo" is an adverb which is often translated as "also", and "así mismo" is a phrase which is often translated as "just like that". Learn more about the difference between "asimismo" and "así mismo" 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).
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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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. just like that
¿Fue así como ocurrió el accidente de coche? - Sí, así mismo.Did the car crash happen that way? - Yes, just like that.
b. exactly like that
Mi papá me dijo que lo hiciera así mismo.My father told me to do it exactly like that.
c. in the same way
El entrenador dijo sentirse "dolido por las duras críticas", y así mismo se expresaron sus jugadores.The coach said he was "hurt by the harsh criticism", and his players spoke in the same way.
d. as it is
No retoques más el cuadro. Déjalo así mismo.Don't touch up the painting anymore. Leave it as it is.
