nunca

Brazilian Portuguese dictionary entry for nuncawith pronunciation guidance and usage notes.

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NOON-kah

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/ˈnũkɐ/

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What does “nunca” mean?

Definitions of “nunca” with Brazilian Portuguese example sentences and English translations.

neverAdverb

Eu nunca fumo.

I never smoke.

She never forgets the keys.

We never travel without telling the family first.