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"Ni" is a conjunction which is often translated as "nor", and "ningún" is an adjective which is often translated as "none of". Learn more about the difference between "ni" and "ningún" below.
ni(
nee
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
1. (copulative)
a. nor
No quiero ir al cine ni al museo esta noche.I don't want to go to the movies nor the museum tonight.
ningún(
neeng
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goon
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (not any)
a. none of (in affirmative clauses)
Ningún testigo recuerda ver al sospechoso en la escena del crimen.None of the witnesses remember seeing the suspect at the crime scene.
b. any (in negative clauses)
Vivo en Hollywood, pero no conozco a ningún actor famoso.I live in Hollywood, but I don't know any famous actors.
2. (not one)
a. no (in affirmative clauses)
Ningún apartamento en este vecindario vale menos de un millón de dólares.No apartment in this neighborhood is worth less than one million dollars.
b. any (in negative clauses)
Cuando veas a Sadie, no quiero que hagas ningún comentario acerca de su corte de cabello.When you see Sadie, I don't want you to make any comments about her haircut.
