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"Besides" is a preposition which is often translated as "además de", and "besides that" is a phrase which is often translated as "aparte de eso". Learn more about the difference between "besides" and "besides that" below.
besides(
bi
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saydz
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
1. (apart from)
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.
besides that(
bih
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saydz
thaht
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. aparte de eso
I don't like this color. Besides that, the design for the invitations looks good.No me gusta este color. Aparte de eso, el diseño de las invitaciones se ve bien.
a. además de eso
Lucas is a talented writer but he has other skills he brings to this workplace besides that.Lucas es un escritor talentoso pero además de eso tiene otras aptitudes que beneficían a la empresa.
