in addition; furthermore
adverb
Meaning: In addition
Además de estudiar, también trabajo.
In addition to studying, I also work.
Meaning: Moreover
El proyecto es interesante y, además, está bien organizado.
The project is interesting and, moreover, it is well organized.
Meaning: Furthermore
No solo es inteligente, sino que además es muy amable.
Not only is he intelligent, but furthermore he is very kind.
Meaning: Besides
Además del libro, también traje mi computadora.
Besides the book, I also brought my computer.
Meaning: Additionally
Necesitamos más tiempo y, además, más recursos.
We need more time and additionally more resources.
A1: Además, me gusta mucho bailar.
A1: Besides, I really like to dance.
A1: Además de estudiar, también trabajo.
A1: In addition to studying, I also work.
A1: Me gustaría ir al cine. Además, quiero ver esa película.
A1: I would like to go to the cinema. Furthermore, I want to see that movie.
B1: Además de ser inteligente, es muy trabajador.
B1: Besides being intelligent, he is very hardworking.
B1: Además de haber estudiado medicina, ha viajado por todo el mundo.
B1: In addition to having studied medicine, he has traveled all over the world.
B2: Además de haber ganado la competencia, recibió un premio especial.
B2: Besides having won the competition, he received a special prize.
B2: Además de trabajar en una empresa, también tiene su propio negocio.
B2: In addition to working in a company, he also has his own business.
C1: Además de haber estudiado en el extranjero, ha obtenido varios títulos académicos.
C1: Besides having studied abroad, he has obtained several academic degrees.
C1: Además de haber escrito varios libros, es reconocido como un experto en su campo.
C1: In addition to having written several books, he is recognized as an expert in his field.
C2: Además de haber sido campeón olímpico, ha establecido numerosos récords mundiales.
C2: Besides having been an Olympic champion, he has set numerous world records.
The Spanish adverb 'además' is used to indicate that something is being added or included in addition to what has already been mentioned. It can be translated into English as 'in addition' or 'furthermore'.
When using 'además', it is important to note that it is typically placed at the beginning of a sentence or clause, followed by a comma. For example, 'Además, me gustaría agregar que...' (Furthermore, I would like to add that...).
'Además' can also be used to emphasize a point or to provide additional information. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, and its usage can greatly enhance the clarity and coherence of your Spanish speech or writing.