Jamas (en. Never)

/xaˈmas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Indicates that something has not occurred at any time.

You've never heard me say that, never.

Nunca me has escuchado decir eso, jamás.

Used to emphasize a negative.

I will never do it.

No lo haré jamás.

Expresses an idea of impossibility.

That could never happen.

Eso jamás podría suceder.

It comes from the Latin 'iam', which means 'already'.

never ever

Expression equivalent to 'never', intensifying the idea of negation.

jamás de los jamases

I will never forget you

A promise to never forget someone.

jamás te olvidaré

I never thought it would happen

Indicates surprise about an unexpected event.

jamás pensé que pasaría

never

Indicates the absence of time in which something may happen.

nunca

never

Direct synonym that also reinforces the negation.

jamás

Used to emphasize distrust in a promise.

If you tell me you'll do it, you will, but I never believe it.

Si me dices que lo harás, lo harás, pero yo jamás me lo creo.

Expresses disbelief about a situation.

I'm going to his party, but I never thought you would come.

Voy a su fiesta, pero jamás pensé que vendrías tú.