Também

Também is a frequently used adverb in Portuguese that marks addition or agreement, equivalent to “also,” “as well,” or “too” in English. It serves to extend a statement or indicate that another element shares the same property or action mentioned previously.

Usage and placement

Também is versatile in its placement. In Brazilian Portuguese, it often appears immediately before the verb: “Eu também vou.” It can also occur after the subject: “Eu vou também.” At the start of a sentence, it can function as a discourse marker: “Também vou.” In European Portuguese, the same flexibility applies. It can modify verbs, adjectives, or entire clauses, as in “Ela também gosta de música” or “Ele também está cansado.”

Negation, emphasis, and related constructions

In negative statements, tambem typically pairs with não: “Eu não quero.” → “Eu também não quero.” It can participate in correlative constructions such as “não apenas... mas também...” to introduce an additional element or attribute, emphasizing that more applies beyond what was stated.

Etymology and related terms

Também is cognate with Spanish también and Galician tamén, reflecting shared Romance-language roots. It originated within the evolution of Portuguese to express addition or agreement and remains a common, everyday word across dialects.

See also

For nuance and formality, options include igualmente (more formal or neutral) and tampouco (neither, in negative contexts). Também contrasts with phrases like além disso, which adds new information rather than mirroring an earlier statement.