besides
vs
as well as

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"Besides" is a preposition which is often translated as "además de", and "as well as" is a phrase which is also often translated as "además de". Learn more about the difference between "besides" and "as well as" below.

besides(

saydz

)

A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).

preposition

1. (apart from)

a. además de

Besides beer, we don't have anything else to drink.Además de cerveza, no tenemos más nada para beber.

b. aparte de

That dog can't do anything besides that one trick.Ese perro no puede hacer nada, aparte de ese único truco.

2. (in addition to)

a. además de

Besides the toiletries, I have to buy a new bathing suit for the trip.Además de los artículos de tocador, tengo que comprar un nuevo traje de baño para el viaje.

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).

adverb

3. (in addition)

a. además

I should stay home and do work. Besides, it's cold outside.Debería quedarme en casa y hacer trabajo. Además, hace frío afuera.

as well as(

ahz

wehl

ahz

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (additionally)

a. además de

The restaurant serves sushi as well as Chinese food.El restaurante sirve sushi además de comida china.

b. al igual que

I love to sing as well as dance.Me encanta cantar al igual que bailar.

c. y también

She saw his most recent movie, as well as a play he had been in.Ella vio su película más reciente, y también una obra teatral en la que había actuado.

2. (in comparisons)

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.

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