No. 36 in Spanish
además
"Besides" or "in addition."
In a sentence
Además, quiero mencionar algo importante.
Moreover, I want to mention something important.
In this sentence, 'además' is used as a transitional adverb meaning 'moreover' or 'furthermore', introducing an additional point.
Estuvieron en casa además de ir al cine.
They stayed at home besides going to the cinema.
Here, 'además' is part of a phrase meaning 'besides' or 'in addition to', indicating an additional activity.
Me gusta leer; además, la lectura mejora el vocabulario.
I like to read; besides, reading improves vocabulary.
In this example, 'además' is used to provide additional, supporting information to the preceding statement.
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