Translation
neither, not either
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Word origin
A compound of tan ('so', from Latin tam) and poco ('little', from Latin paucus), the negative counterpart of tambien.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- tam paucum
Examples
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I do not know what to do in this situation either.
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It was not him, and it was not her either, that is certain.
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I do not like the cold and I do not like the heat either.
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There is no need to shout for people to listen to you either.
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Her sister did not come to the family dinner either.
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tampoco: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the Spanish word "tampoco" (neither, not either): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 5: tampoco, dólar, sentido and 7 more words.