Part of speech: Adverb or Conjunctive Adverb
Phonetic transcription: /tɐ̃ˈbẽ/
Meanings and Usage: - "Também" translates to "also" or "too" in English and is used to indicate inclusion or addition of something or someone in relation to what has just been said. It can appear in various positions in a sentence depending on the emphasis or context. - This word is very frequently used in both written and oral Portuguese, being an essential part of everyday communication.
Verb Forms: - "Também" being an adverb, doesn't have verb forms or tenses.
Examples: 1. Eu também gosto de chocolate! (I also like chocolate!) 2. Ela é inteligente e simpática, também é dedicada no trabalho. (She is smart and friendly, she is also dedicated at work.)
Idiomatic Expressions: - "Também" is frequently used in idiomatic expressions in Portuguese, often to reinforce a previous statement or show agreement with someone. Here are some examples: 1. "Eu também" - "Me too" 2. "Também pode ser" - "It can also be" 3. "Ele pensa assim também" - "He thinks so too" 4. "Não só eu, mas você também" - "Not only me, but you too" 5. "Vou lá também, se você for" - "I'll go there too, if you go"
Etymology: - "Também" comes from the Latin word "tam" which means "so" or "as", combined with the suffix "-bem" which means "well."
Synonyms: - Similar words: Igualmente (equally), Além disso (besides that)
Antonyms: - Opposite words: Somente (only), Apenas (just)