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"Yo" is a pronoun which is often translated as "I", and "también" is an adverb which is often translated as "also". Learn more about the difference between "yo" and "también" below.
yo(
yoh
)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. I
Yo soy su hermana.I am her sister.
a. me
Ella es más joven que yo.She is younger than me.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. ego
Tu yo es tu esencia.Your ego is your essence.
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también(
tahm
-
byehn
)
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. also
París también es conocida como capital del mundo de la moda.Paris is also known as the fashion capital of the world.
b. too
Yo tengo tres hermanos y mi mejor amiga también.I have three siblings and my best friend does too.
c. as well
No había entendido el chiste, pero cuando vi que todo el mundo se reía, yo me reí también.I hadn't understood the joke, but when I saw everyone laughing, I did as well.
a. also
Tengo un perro y también un gato.I have a dog and also a cat.
b. too
Te compré chocolate y helado también.I bought you chocolate and ice cream too.
c. as well
Luis es muy guapo, y muy inteligente también.Luis is very handsome, and very intelligent as well.
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