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"Besides" is a preposition which is often translated as "además de", and "moreover" is an adverb which is often translated as "además". Learn more about the difference between "besides" and "moreover" 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.
moreover(
mor
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o
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vuhr
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. además
It was raining; moreover, it was very windy and he couldn't open his umbrella.Estaba lloviendo; además, hacía mucho viento y no podía abrir el paraguas.
b. es más
He was late today; moreover, he missed his morning meeting.Hoy llegó tarde, es más, se perdió la reunión de la mañana.
c. por otra parte
I didn't like the shoes; moreover, they were very expensive.No me gustaban los zapatos; por otra parte, eran muy caros.
