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"Moreover" is an adverb which is often translated as "además", and "in addition" is a phrase which is also often translated as "además". Learn more about the difference between "moreover" and "in addition" below.
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.
in addition(
ihn
uh
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dih
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shuhn
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (adverbial)
a. además
In addition, the school will offer food and beverage on the field trip.La escuela ofrecerá además comida y bebida en el paseo.
