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"Never" in Spanish: nunca
nunca
Never in Spanish is nunca. You can say nunca voy or no voy nunca. Spanish allows both negatives together.
Food
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How to pronounce nunca
Say it
NOON-kah
/ˈnunka/
NOON-kah. Stress NOON. Soft final a.
"Never" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| nunca | never Default negative time adverb. | Default negative time adverb. |
| no… nunca | never (double negative) No voy nunca is correct Spanish. | No voy nunca is correct Spanish. |
| nunca jamás | never ever Stronger refusal. | Stronger refusal. |
| casi nunca | almost never Rare habits. | Rare habits. |
| nunca más | never again After a bad experience. | After a bad experience. |
How to use nunca in real life
- 1Food
Nunca como cilantro.
I never eat cilantro.
Nunca before the verb.
- 2Travel
No viajo nunca de noche.
I never travel at night.
No… nunca is fine.
- 3Strong no
Nunca jamás vuelvo allí.
I never ever go back there.
Nunca jamás is emphatic.
Mistakes English speakers make with nunca
Incorrect: Nunca no voy.
Correct: Nunca voy. / No voy nunca.
Do not stack nunca and no before the verb that way.
Incorrect: Voy never.
Correct: Nunca voy.
Use nunca, not English never.
Good to know
Latin American Spanish loves the double negative: no… nunca sounds natural, not wrong. Nunca jamás adds drama.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a restaurant
ChatPal
¿Nunca comes picante?
Do you never eat spicy food?
You
Casi nunca. Me quema.
Almost never. It burns me.
ChatPal
Entonces pedimos algo suave.
Then we'll order something mild.
You
Sí. Nunca pido chile.
Yes. I never order chile.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Never" in Spanish
Can I say no… nunca?
Yes. No voy nunca is correct Spanish.
Does nunca change for gender?
No. Nunca stays the same.
Where do I put nunca?
Before the verb, or after with no: nunca voy / no voy nunca.
How do I say almost never?
Casi nunca.
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