ADVERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

nunca

never

First introduced in Chapter 1chapter overview.

How to use this word

Adverb

Use nunca where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see nunca after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Ellos nunca llegan tarde a clase.They never arrive late to class. (nunca before verb + llegar -ar)
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FAQ

What does nunca mean in Spanish?
never (introduced in Chapter 1 in Chapurra).
How do you use nunca in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is nunca in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 1. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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