Translation of Spanish word "nunca" to English
nunca
/ˈnun.ka/
Meaning
VerbAt no time; on no occasion; in no circumstance.
How to use
In formal and informal contexts, 'nunca' is used to express that something will never happen or is impossible. For example, 'Nunca he estado en un lugar tan hermoso' (I have never been to such a beautiful place). However, learners often confuse 'nunca' with 'jamás', which is more emphatic and used to express strong negation. For instance, 'Nunca he visto un perro tan grande' (I have never seen such a big dog) is incorrect, as 'jamás' should be used instead.
🇬🇧 English
never
Example
Finalmente terminé y no quiero volver a hacerlo nunca más.
I finally finished and I never want to do it again.
Estábamos en la misma universidad, pero nunca nos conocimos.
We were at the same university, but we never met.
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Common phrases
- nunca he estado en un lugar tan hermoso— I have never been to such a beautiful place
- nunca he visto un perro tan grande— I have never seen such a big dog
- nunca he comido algo tan delicioso— I have never eaten something so delicious
- nunca he viajado a un lugar tan lejano— I have never traveled to such a far place
- nunca he conocido a alguien tan interesante— I have never met someone so interesting
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What does the Spanish word "nunca" mean?▼
The Spanish word "nunca" means "never" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Finalmente terminé y no quiero volver a hacerlo nunca más." (which translates as "I finally finished and I never want to do it again.").
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