Adverb · A2 · Spanish glossary
Tampoco: neither, not either
tampoco
Pronunciation: tahm-POH-koh (stress the capital letters)
Tampoco means “neither, not either” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: neither, not either
- How to say it: tahm-POH-koh
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “tampoco” means and how to use it
Tampoco means “neither” or “not either.” You use it to agree with a negative statement.
Examples with audio
- Yo tampoco entiendo.I do not understand either.
- No quiero ir, y ella tampoco.I do not want to go, and she does not either.
- Mi hermano no come carne tampoco.My brother does not eat meat either.
Usage tip
Spanish uses double negatives: “no sé tampoco.” Do not use “también no.” Answer “yo tampoco” to “no me gusta.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “neither, not either” in Spanish?
“neither, not either” in Spanish is “tampoco.” It is pronounced tahm-POH-koh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “tampoco”?
Say tahm-POH-koh. 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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