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"Nunca" is an adverb which is often translated as "never", and "participio" is a noun which is often translated as "participle". Learn more about the difference between "nunca" and "participio" below.
nunca(
noong
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kah
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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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el participio(
pahr
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tee
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see
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pyoh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. participle
El participio pasado del verbo "ir" es "ido".The past participle of the verb "to go" is "gone".
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