This is the 3rd most frequent Romanian word.
și
"And".
In this sentence, 'și' is used as a conjunction meaning 'and', joining two subjects.
Ana și Maria merg la magazin.
Ana and Maria go to the store.
In this usage, 'și' means 'also' and indicates an addition to a previously mentioned idea.
Ea are și un câine mic.
She also has a small dog.
Here, 'și' connects two actions, suggesting the simultaneous or sequential nature of the actions.