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"Ninguna" is a form of "ninguna", a pronoun which is often translated as "none". "Nunca" is an adverb which is often translated as "never". Learn more about the difference between "nunca" and "ninguna" below.
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).
adverb
a. never
Nunca he ido a París.I've never been to Paris.
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?
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ninguna(
neeng
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A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. none
Ninguna de las peras está madura todavía.None of the pears is ripe yet.
b. not any
No me interesa ninguna de las opciones disponibles.I'm not interested in any of the available options.
c. either (with negative verb)
No parece que ninguna vaya a terminar a tiempo.It doesn't look like either is going to finish on time.
d. neither (with affirmative verb)
Ninguna quiere hacer la tarea.Neither wants to do her homework.
a. nobody
Ninguna sacó 100 % en el examen.Nobody got 100% on the test.
b. no one
Nicole dice que ninguna puede bailar como ella.Nicole says no one can dance like her.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. no
No hay ninguna manera de que ella vaya al baile conmigo.There is no way she will go to the dance with me.
b. any
No había ninguna mujer en la clase.There weren't any women in the class.
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