Adverb · B1 · Spanish glossary
Además: besides, also
además
Pronunciation: ah-deh-MAHS (stress the capital letters)
Además means “besides, also” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: besides, also
- How to say it: ah-deh-MAHS
- Level: Intermediate (B1)
What “además” means and how to use it
Además means “besides,” “also,” or “moreover.” It adds another point to what you just said.
Examples with audio
- Es barato y además muy rico.It is cheap and also very tasty.
- Además, no tengo tiempo.Besides, I do not have time.
- Además de inglés, hablo español.Besides English, I speak Spanish.
Usage tip
Use “además de” plus a noun or infinitive for “besides”: además de trabajar, estudio. Do not confuse it with “a demás.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “besides, also” in Spanish?
“besides, also” in Spanish is “además.” It is pronounced ah-deh-MAHS, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “además”?
Say ah-deh-MAHS. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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