besides
vs
furthermore

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"Besides" is a preposition which is often translated as "además de", and "furthermore" is an adverb which is often translated as "además". Learn more about the difference between "besides" and "furthermore" 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.

furthermore(

fuhr

thuhr

mor

)

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

adverb