never
BrE /ˈnevə/ AmE /ˈnɛvər/
adverb en → es
used for saying that something does not happen or is not true at any time
nunca, jamás
- never + verb
Collocations never say never · never mind
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I will never forget this day.
Nunca olvidaré este día.
used for saying that something does not happen or is not true in a particular situation, but it might be possible at other times
nunca, jamás
- never + verb
Collocations I never do that on weekdays. · She never goes out alone.
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He never drinks coffee in the evening.
Nunca toma café por la noche.
used for saying that something is not true or does not happen, especially when you are answering a question
no, nunca
- never + verb
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Have you ever been to Japan? - Never.
¿Has estado alguna vez en Japón? - Nunca.
used for suggesting that something should not be done because it is a bad idea or will cause problems
no, jamás
- never + verb
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You should never make decisions when you are angry.
No deberías tomar decisiones cuando estás enojado.
used for saying that something happens again and again, especially when you are annoyed or disappointed about it
nunca deja de, siempre está
- never + verb
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She never stops talking.
Nunca deja de hablar.
used for saying that something is not possible or cannot be done, especially when you are explaining why it is impossible
nunca, jamás
- never + verb
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It's never too late to start learning a new language.
Nunca es demasiado tarde para empezar a aprender un nuevo idioma.
used for saying that something is not possible or cannot be done, especially when you are explaining why it is impossible
nunca, jamás
- never + verb
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I never thought I would see you again.
Nunca pensé que te volvería a ver.
used for saying that something is not possible or cannot be done, especially when you are explaining why it is impossible
nunca, jamás
- never + verb
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I never expected to win the lottery.
Nunca esperé ganar la lotería.