Never in Spanish
Never in Spanish is nunca (NOON-kah), or jamás.
- Spanish
- nunca
- Say it
- NOON-kah
- Also said
- jamás
- Note
- After the verb it needs no: no voy nunca.
- Also
- nunca in Spanish Negative Words
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Questions about nunca
How do you say never in Spanish?
Never in Spanish is nunca. You can also say jamás. After the verb it needs no: no voy nunca.
How do you pronounce nunca?
Say it NOON-kah. The syllable in capitals is stressed: NOON. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does nunca mean in English?
In English, nunca means never.
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