jamás
/xaˈmas/adverb★Intermediate
formalinformal
At no time; not at any time; never.
No importa lo que pase, jamás te abandonaré.
No matter what happens, I will never abandon you.
Es un secreto que jamás revelaré.
It's a secret that I will never reveal.
💡
Used to emphasize the absolute negation of an action or event occurring.
Collocations
jamás en la vidanever in my lifejamás lo haréI will never do it
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Related Phrases
nunca jamásphrase
never ever
💡Pro Tip
Emphasis
Use 'jamás' to add strong emphasis to a negative statement, similar to 'never' in English.
⚡Gold Rule
Negation
Always used with a negative verb or in negative constructions.
📖Word Origin
From the Latin 'iam' (already) and 'magis' (more), originally meaning 'already more' but evolved to its current meaning of 'never' in Spanish.
📝Usage Notes
Often used for dramatic or emphatic negation, similar to 'never' in English. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
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