* "También" is a Spanish word that means "also" or "too."
* The accent is crucial! It's placed over the "a". This is because the stress falls on that syllable.
Why the accent?
* Stress: Spanish words have a specific pattern of stress (where the emphasis is placed). In "también," the stress falls on the second syllable. The accent mark helps you pronounce the word correctly and avoid confusion with other words.
Think of it like this:
* "también" (with the accent) means "also."
* "tambien" (without the accent) is not a real word in Spanish.
So, yes, the accent is essential for "también" to be pronounced and spelled correctly.