Spanish Conversation · Level 44
75 words
Spanish word
asimismo
Pronunciation
IPA/asiˈmismo/
Meaning
- adverblikewise
Example
Él promueve la salud y asimismo apoya la educación.
He promotes health and likewise supports education.
More examples
Asimismo es importante revisar los procedimientos.
It is likewise important to review the procedures.
Core concept
An adverbial connector that adds a similar point.
Common phrases
asimismo es importante
likewise important
asimismo contribuir a
also contribute to
Similar words
también: Adds another item or fact that also applies to the situation.
además: Adds an extra, new point that supplements the previous information.
igualmente: Indicates that something holds to the same degree or is done in the same way as before.
de la misma manera: Indicates doing something in the same manner as what was previously described.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa que algo ocurre de la misma manera o se añade de forma similar a lo dicho antes; funciona como adverbio que conecta ideas.
Word origin
From the two-word phrase así mismo ('in that way' + 'same'), later fused into asimismo to mean adding a point in the same manner as the previous one.
Usage tips
- Often used in formal or written registers, and también or además are more natural in casual conversation.
Other meanings
- alsoadverb
- moreoveradverb
Opposites
- en cambioinsteadadverb