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"Casi nunca" is a phrase which is often translated as "hardly ever", and "nunca" is an adverb which is often translated as "never". Learn more about the difference between "casi nunca" and "nunca" below.
casi nunca(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
nunca(
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)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?