Ningunas (en. None)

/niŋˈɡunas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The plural form of 'ninguna', denoting absence of people or things.
I have no desire to go out today.
No tengo ningunas ganas de salir hoy.
It is used to emphasize the non-existence of units in plural.
None of the answers were correct.
Ningunas de las respuestas eran correctas.
Denotes that there are no elements in a group.
None of my friends know that I am here.
Ningunas de mis amigas saben que estoy aquí.

Etymology

It comes from the combination of 'ninguno' and the plural suffix '-as'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

no solution
Indicates that there are no answers or solutions available.
ninguna solución
there is no doubt
It is used to assert that one is completely sure about something.
no hay ninguna duda
no desire
Indicates a lack of desire or interest in engaging in an activity.
ningunas ganas

Related Words

ninguno
Singular form that refers to the absence of one thing or person.
ninguno
ninguna
Feminine singular form that refers to the absence of one thing or person.
ninguna
nada
Indicates the non-existence of anything.
nada

Slang Meanings

Used in an informal context to emphasize total absence.
I have no desire to go to that party.
Tengo ningunas ganas de ir a esa fiesta.
In slang, it can be used hyperbolically to refer to total disinterest.
That idea doesn't interest me, I have none.
Esa idea no me interesa, tengo ningunas.