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"A veces" is a phrase which is often translated as "sometimes", and "nunca" is an adverb which is often translated as "never". Learn more about the difference between "a veces" and "nunca" below.
a veces(
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beh
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sehs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
nunca(
noong
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kah
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (not ever)
b. ever (after "not")
Nunca llegas a tiempo.You don't ever arrive on time.
¿Vives en México y nunca has comido tacos?You live in Mexico and you haven't ever eaten tacos?