in addition to
vs
as well as

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"In addition to" is a phrase 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 "in addition to" and "as well as" below.

in addition to(

ihn

dih

shuhn

)

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

phrase

1. (general)

a. además de

Exercise improves learning in addition to improving fitness.Hacer ejercicio mejora el aprendizaje además de mejorar la condición física.

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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