What does "además de" mean?
The phrase "además de" translates to "in addition to" or "besides." It is used to add extra information or to mention something else that exists alongside the main subject. It can precede both nouns and verbs.
Examples
1.
¿Hablas algún otro idioma además del inglés?
Do you speak any other language besides English? (presente de indicativo)
Do you speak any other language besides English? (presente de indicativo)
2.
Además de trabajar, estudiaba por las noches.
In addition to working, she studied at night. (imperfecto de indicativo)
In addition to working, she studied at night. (imperfecto de indicativo)
3.
Además del postre, pedimos café.
In addition to dessert, we ordered coffee. (pretérito)
In addition to dessert, we ordered coffee. (pretérito)
4.
Además del sueldo, recibirás un bono a fin de año.
In addition to your salary, you will receive a bonus at the end of the year. (futuro)
In addition to your salary, you will receive a bonus at the end of the year. (futuro)
5.
Además de cocinar, me gustaría aprender a hacer pan.
In addition to cooking, I would like to learn how to make bread. (potencial simple)
In addition to cooking, I would like to learn how to make bread. (potencial simple)
6.
Es bueno que, además de estudiar, tengas un trabajo.
It is good that, in addition to studying, you have a job. (presente de subjuntivo)
It is good that, in addition to studying, you have a job. (presente de subjuntivo)
7.
Me pidió que, además de limpiar, preparara la cena.
She asked me to, in addition to cleaning, prepare dinner. (imperfecto de subjuntivo)
She asked me to, in addition to cleaning, prepare dinner. (imperfecto de subjuntivo)
8.
¿Has visitado algún otro país además de Francia?
Have you visited any other country besides France? (perfecto de indicativo)
Have you visited any other country besides France? (perfecto de indicativo)
9.
Cuando llegué, ya habían comido además de bebido todo.
When I arrived, they had already eaten as well as drunk everything. (pluscuamperfecto de indicativo)
When I arrived, they had already eaten as well as drunk everything. (pluscuamperfecto de indicativo)
10.
Apenas hubieron resuelto ese problema, además de otros, firmaron el acuerdo.
As soon as they had resolved that problem, in addition to others, they signed the agreement. (pretérito anterior — literary/formal)
As soon as they had resolved that problem, in addition to others, they signed the agreement. (pretérito anterior — literary/formal)
11.
Para cuando termines, además de este informe, habrás completado tres más.
By the time you finish, in addition to this report, you will have completed three more. (futuro perfecto)
By the time you finish, in addition to this report, you will have completed three more. (futuro perfecto)
12.
Además de disculparme, le habría comprado flores, pero no tuve tiempo.
In addition to apologising, I would have bought her flowers, but I didn't have time. (potencial compuesto)
In addition to apologising, I would have bought her flowers, but I didn't have time. (potencial compuesto)
13.
No creo que haya pedido algo más además del café.
I don't think he has asked for anything else besides the coffee. (perfecto de subjuntivo)
I don't think he has asked for anything else besides the coffee. (perfecto de subjuntivo)
14.
Si hubiera sabido que, además de cocinar, tendría que limpiar, no habría aceptado.
If I had known that, in addition to cooking, I would have to clean, I would not have agreed. (pluscuamperfecto de subjuntivo)
If I had known that, in addition to cooking, I would have to clean, I would not have agreed. (pluscuamperfecto de subjuntivo)
15.
¡Trae algo de beber además de la comida!
Bring something to drink in addition to the food! (imperativo)
Bring something to drink in addition to the food! (imperativo)