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"Nunca" is an adverb which is often translated as "never", and "publicar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to publish". Learn more about the difference between "nunca" and "publicar" 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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publicar(
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to publish
Publicó su primera novela de niños este año.She published her first children's novel this year.
b. to issue
Se ha publicado un informe que indica que el desempleo ha subido un tres por ciento.A report has been issued indicating that unemployment is up by three percent.
a. to publicize
Publicaron la recaudación de fondos para las colonias.They publicized the fundraiser for the school trip.
b. to make public
Publicaron la fusión el lunes por la mañana.They made the merger public on Monday morning.
c. to divulge
No publicamos información alguna de nuestros clientes.We do not divulge any information on our customers.
d. to disclose
No lo dejan volver al país porque publicó documentos secretos del gobierno.They won't let her return to the country because she disclosed secret government documents.
a. to post
El cantante publicó que comenzó a grabar un nuevo disco.The singer posted he began recording a new album.
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