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"Además" is a form of "además", an adverb which is often translated as "besides". "Y" is a conjunction which is often translated as "and". Learn more about the difference between "y" and "además" below.
y(
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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. and
Quiero una pizza y un refresco.I want a pizza and a soft drink.
a. and
No tiene dinero y rechaza trabajos.He has no money and refuses to work.
a. and
El perro ladraba y ladraba.The dog was barking and barking.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
¿Y Juan dónde está?So, where is Juan?
¿Y cuál es el problema?What is the problem?
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. y
¿"Jenny" termina en y o en i?Does "Jenny" end with a y or an i?
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además(
ah
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deh
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mahs
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. besides
Y, además, no tiene ningún interés.And besides, he is not interested at all.
b. also
Compró, además, una caja de bombones.She also bought a box of chocolates.
c. furthermore (formal)
Además, los demandaremos.Furthermore, we will sue you.
d. moreover (formal)
Además, no podemos olvidar nuestro compromiso.Moreover, we cannot forget our commitment.
e. as well as
Además de simpática, es bien educada.She is nice as well as polite.
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