never

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BrE /ˈnevə/ AmE /ˈnɛvər/

adverb en → es

1 NEGATE A1

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

  • I will never forget this day.

    Nunca olvidaré este día.

2 LIMIT A2

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.

  • He never drinks coffee in the evening.

    Nunca toma café por la noche.

1 REPLY A2

used for saying that something is not true or does not happen, especially when you are answering a question

no, nunca

  • never + verb
  • Have you ever been to Japan? - Never.

    ¿Has estado alguna vez en Japón? - Nunca.

1 SUGGEST B1

used for suggesting that something should not be done because it is a bad idea or will cause problems

no, jamás

  • never + verb
  • You should never make decisions when you are angry.

    No deberías tomar decisiones cuando estás enojado.

1 REPEAT B2

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
  • She never stops talking.

    Nunca deja de hablar.

1 LIMIT B2

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
  • It's never too late to start learning a new language.

    Nunca es demasiado tarde para empezar a aprender un nuevo idioma.

1 LIMIT B2

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
  • I never thought I would see you again.

    Nunca pensé que te volvería a ver.

1 LIMIT B2

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
  • I never expected to win the lottery.

    Nunca esperé ganar la lotería.