What does tampoco in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word tampoco in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use tampoco in Spanish.

The word tampoco in Spanish means neither, nor, it's not just anything, it's no big deal, it's not the case that, nothing's happening. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word tampoco

neither

adverbio (no)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Ana no aprobó y Juan tampoco.
Ana didn't pass and neither did Juan.

nor

locución adverbial (de ninguna manera)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
No podemos tomarnos vacaciones, así como tampoco gastar más dinero en ropa.
We can't go on holiday nor spend any more money on clothes.

it's not just anything

expresión (coloquial (restar importancia)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

it's no big deal

expresión (coloquial (pide no exagerar)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Sé que la cena no estaba buena, pero no llores, Miguel: tampoco es para tanto.
I know dinner wasn't good, but don't cry, Miguel; it's no big deal.

it's not the case that

expresión (no querer decir que)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

nothing's happening

expresión (para tranquilizar)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

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