jamás

never, ever

Advanced Adverb
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Pronunciation

/xaˈmas/

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Cultural Note

Jamás is a more emphatic and literary form of 'nunca' (never). The combination 'nunca jamás' (never ever) adds even more intensity. In fairy tales, 'por siempre jamás' means 'forever and ever.' Jamás can also mean 'ever' in questions and superlative constructions.

📝 Example Sentences

Jamás te dejaré.

I will never leave you.

Es la mejor cena que he tenido jamás.

It's the best dinner I've ever had.

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