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"Jamás" is a form of "jamás", an adverb which is often translated as "never". "Alguna vez" is a phrase which is often translated as "ever". Learn more about the difference between "jamás" and "alguna vez" below.
jamás(
hah
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mahs
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (not ever)
a. never
Jamás se lo diría.I'd never tell him.
Yo no vuelvo a este sitio nunca jamás.I'll never ever come back to this place.
alguna vez(
ahl
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goo
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nah
behs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
b. sometime (used with future contexts)
Alguna vez debemos ir a desayunar en ese restaurante.We should have breakfast at that restaurant sometime.
c. once (used with past contexts)
Alguna vez pensé que llegaría a ser presidente de este país.I once thought I would get to be president of this country.
