nunca

/ˈnuŋka/
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A common Spanish term meaning never.

Examples

  • La profesora explicó nunca en clase.
    The teacher explained never in class.
  • Practica nunca en una frase breve.
    Practise never in a short sentence.
  • Escuché nunca en una conversación.
    I heard never in a conversation.
  • El libro incluye un ejemplo con nunca.
    The book includes an example with never.
  • Hoy aprendí a usar nunca correctamente.
    Today I learned to use never correctly.

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

adverb
everyday
neutral
Used in ordinary Spanish with the meaning never.

Examples

  • La profesora explicó nunca en clase.
    The teacher explained never in class.
  • Hoy aprendí a usar nunca correctamente.
    Today I learned to use never correctly.
  • Escuché nunca en una conversación.
    I heard never in a conversation.
  • El libro incluye un ejemplo con nunca.
    The book includes an example with never.
  • Practica nunca en una frase breve.
    Practise never in a short sentence.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does nunca mean?

nunca means never.

Is nunca common?

Yes. It is common in present-day everyday Spanish.

Is nunca formal?

It is neutral and works in ordinary conversation.

How do you use nunca?

Use it when the context calls for never.

Should beginners learn nunca?

Yes. It is useful core vocabulary for beginners.

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