What does yo también in Spanish mean?

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

The word yo también in Spanish means I, self, who cares what people think, who cares what people say, who cares what people think, who cares what people say, in my opinion, between you and me, between me and you, as far as I know, I am even more sorry, because I say so, because I'm worth it, me neither, what do I know?, how should I know?, so far as I know, as far as I know, I would know!, I should know!, if I were you, you make my mouth water, you are very attractive, and I ask, I told you so, I think that, I believe that, I'm on your side, happy me, I managed to, I know, I call the shots here, I'll figure it out, it wasn't I, it wasn't me, it wasn't me, I didn't do it, I'm not an exception, I pass, count me out, I think that, I think if, authorial voice, poetic speaker, I'm asking, I don't know, if I were you, I feel the same way, all I know is that I know nothing, that's the way I am, I am who I am, I am what I am, I make my own rules, I'm not much, I do my best, so do I, I do too, I tell you that, I'm telling you that, I knew it already, I knew it already, if I were you. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word yo también

I

pronombre (1ª persona singular)

(pronoun: Replaces noun--for example, "He took the cookie and ate it." "I saw you yesterday.")

Yo no fui.

I didn't do it.

self

nombre masculino (psicología: consciencia)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Tiene demasiado exacerbado el sentido del yo.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Yoga is all about letting go of the ego.

who cares what people think, who cares what people say

expresión (seguir propia conciencia)

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

Me teñí el pelo de rosa porque me gusta. Ande yo caliente, ríase la gente.

I dyed my hair pink because I like it. Who cares what people say?

who cares what people think, who cares what people say

expresión (preferir comodidad)

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

Nunca hago la cama y me da igual lo que digas. Ande yo caliente, ríase la gente.

I never make the bed and I don't care what you say. Who cares what people think?

in my opinion

expresión (es lo que yo pienso)

Digo yo, ¿no es lo que todos queremos?

In my opinion, isn't that what we all want?

between you and me, between me and you

expresión (entre nosotros dos)

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

Entre tú y yo, no me gustan para nada los comentarios de Carlos.

Between you and me, I do not like Carlos' comments at all.

as far as I know

expresión (según lo que sé)

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

Hasta donde yo sé Juan es soltero.

As far as I know, Juan is single.

I am even more sorry

expresión (irónico (disculpa: respuesta)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

¿Lo sientes mucho? Más lo siento yo porque te consideraba mi amigo.

You're very sorry? I'm even more sorry because I considered you my friend.

because I say so

expresión (porque si)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Debes ir a la escuela porque lo digo yo.

You have to go to school because I say so.

because I'm worth it

expresión (coloquial (porque quiero hacerlo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Me iré de viaje sola porque yo lo valgo.

I'll go on holiday alone because I'm worth it.

me neither

expresión (si tú no, yo tampoco)

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

"Yo no quiero ir". "Pues yo menos".

"I don't want to go." "Me neither."

what do I know?, how should I know?

expresión (cómo quieres que lo sepa)

(interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!")

¡Qué sé yo a qué hora es la reunión, pregúntale al jefe!

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. I didn't steal the ring, search me!

so far as I know, as far as I know

expresión (que me conste a mi)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Que yo sepa el jefe hoy no viene.

As far as I know, the boss isn't coming in today.

I would know!, I should know!

expresión (coloquial (tener certeza)

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

Eres un flojo ¡Si lo sabré yo que soy tu madre!

if I were you

expresión (si estuviera en tu lugar)

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

Si yo fuera tú, le diría a Mauricio que estoy harta de él y que no quiero volver a verlo.

If I were you, I'd tell Mauricio that I'm sick of him and I don't want to see him again.

you make my mouth water, you are very attractive

expresión (coloquial (para piropear) (sexual)

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

and I ask

expresión (preguntar a mi vez)

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

I told you so

expresión (coloquial (al confirmar sospechas)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

—Ya le pregunté al jefe y no es verdad que te van a dar un aumento. —Ya decía yo.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. The hotel is too far from the city centre for us to walk. No wonder the room was so cheap!

I think that, I believe that

expresión (opino, supongo que)

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

Yo creo que deberíamos quedarnos en casa viendo la tele en lugar de irnos de fiesta.

I think that we should stay at home and watch TV instead of going to the party.

I'm on your side

expresión (estar a favor de)

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

happy me

expresión (coloquial (encantado de hacer algo)

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

I managed to

expresión (yo fui la causa de)

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

I know

locución interjectiva (estoy enterado de esto)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

"Renunció el jefe" "Yo lo sé".

-- Our boss quit. -- I know.

I call the shots here

expresión (soy la autoridad)

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

Los nuevos empleados tienen que recordar que yo mando aquí y que deben obedecer mis órdenes.

The new employees have to remember that I call the shots here and that they must obey my orders.

I'll figure it out

expresión (ingeniárselas)

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

it wasn't I, it wasn't me

expresión (AmL, coloquial (soy inocente)

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

it wasn't me

expresión (coloquial (soy inocente)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

—¿Quién ha roto la ventana? —Yo no he sido.

-Who broke the window? -It wasn't me.

I didn't do it

expresión (AmL, coloquial (soy inocente)

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

I'm not an exception

expresión (yo también) (me too)

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

I pass

verbo intransitivo (no jugar en su turno)

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

count me out

verbo intransitivo (figurado, coloquial (negarse a hacer algo)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

I think that

expresión (para opinar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Yo pienso que está mal, pero hagan lo que quieran.

I think that it's wrong, but do what you want.

I think if

expresión (sentido condicional)

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

Yo pienso que si llueve no iremos a la playa.

I think if it rains we won't go to the beach.

authorial voice, poetic speaker

(voz que narra)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

El yo poético de la obra de esta autora representa a cualquier mujer de nuestra sociedad.

The authorial voice of this author's work represents any woman in our society.

I'm asking

(yo hago una pregunta)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Yo pregunto, ¿alguien quiere ir al cine?

I'm asking, does anybody want to go to the cinema?

I don't know

locución interjectiva (expresa incertidumbre)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Yo qué sé, nunca se sabe lo que piensa Ana.

I don't know. You never know what Ana's thinking.

if I were you

expresión (coloquial (si yo fuera tú)

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

Yo que tú le pediría perdón a la maestra por la broma pesada.

If I were you I would apologize to the teacher for the practical joke.

I feel the same way

expresión (concordar con otro)

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

all I know is that I know nothing

expresión (filosofía: desconocer)

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

Yo solo sé que no sé nada; en eso me parezco a Sócrates.

All I know is that I know nothing. I'm like Socrates in that way.

that's the way I am

expresión (para justificarse)

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

Sé que mis críticas a veces son duras, pero yo soy así y tienes que acostumbrarte.

I know that my criticism is sometimes tough, but that's the way I am and you have to get used to it.

I am who I am, I am what I am

expresión (tienes que aceptarme así)

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

Yo soy el que soy; sabes que no voy a cambiar.

I am who I am; you know I'm not going to change.

I make my own rules

expresión (no acepto normas)

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

I'm not much

expresión (para mostrar modestia)

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

I do my best

expresión (para buscar elogios)

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

so do I, I do too

expresión (para expresar semejanza)

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

No solo Silvia piensa que es un gran artista. Yo también lo pienso.

It's not just Silvia who thinks she's a great artist. So do I.

I tell you that, I'm telling you that

expresión (para recalcar algo)

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

I knew it already

expresión (escuchar algo de nuevo)

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

I knew it already

expresión (haber anticipado algo)

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

if I were you

expresión (aconsejar, recomendar)

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

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