jamás
Jamás he visto algo tan hermoso.
I have never seen anything so beautiful.
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.
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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.