nunca
adverbCEFR A1High frequency
What does “nunca” mean in English?
never
Example sentences
No bebo nunca alcohol.
I never drink alcohol.
Nunca tengo tiempo.
I never have time.
No voy nunca al gimnasio.
I never go to the gym.
How to use it
Nunca means 'never'. When it comes after the verb, Spanish requires a double negative: 'No como nunca carne.' When nunca comes before the verb, the double negative is not needed: 'Nunca como carne.' Both forms are correct.
Common mistake
In Spanish, double negatives are grammatically correct. 'No como nunca' is NOT an error — it means 'I never eat'.