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"Supermercado" is a noun which is often translated as "supermarket", and "nunca" is an adverb which is often translated as "never". Learn more about the difference between "supermercado" and "nunca" below.
el supermercado()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. supermarket
Ve al supermercado y compra pasta, carne y vino para la cena de esta noche.Go to the supermarket and buy pasta, meat, and wine for tonight's dinner.
b. grocery store
Compré duraznos, manzanas y fresas en el supermercado.I bought peaches, apples, and strawberries at the supermarket.
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nunca()
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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