Today’s Spanish word of the day is “incluso”.
It’s an adverb meaning “even” or “including”.
Like the English word “even”, it can be used to emphasize something that might seem surprising or unexpected given the context, for example:
- Me gustan todos los deportes, incluso el golf. – I like all sports, even golf.
- Todos, incluso los más tímidos, participaron. – Everyone, even the shy ones, participated.
The word “incluso” comes from the Latin word inclusus, which meant “included”. This is also the root of the English words “inclusion” and “inclusive”.
Example sentences
Incluso los expertos se equivocan a veces.
Even experts make mistakes sometimes.
El equipo ganó el partido, incluso sin su jugador estrella.
The team won the match, even without their star player.
El lugar era tan hermoso que incluso los turistas que normalmente no se impresionan quedaron asombrados.
The place was so beautiful that even tourists who usually aren’t impressed were amazed.
Incluso con el mal tiempo, salieron a correr.
Even with the bad weather, they went running.
Incluso si no lo entiendes ahora, lo entenderás más adelante.
Even if you don’t understand it now, you will later.
