Ninguno (en. None)

/ninˈɡuno/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Indicates the non-existence of something or someone in a set.
There is no one who dares to do it.
No hay ninguno que se atreva a hacerlo.
Used to reject or deny something.
I have no doubt that none want to attend.
No tengo ninguna duda de que ninguno quiere asistir.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'nullus', which means 'none' or 'no one'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

none of them
None of the mentioned people.
ninguno de ellos
none for me
Nothing or no one that interests me.
ninguno para mí
there is none
Indicates that there is nothing or no one in particular.
no hay ninguno

Related Words

none (feminine)
Feminine form that also refers to non-existence.
ninguna
nothing
Indicates the total absence of something.
nada
never
Indicates that something will not happen at any time.
nunca

Slang Meanings

In some informal contexts, it can mean 'none' in a derogatory way.
I don't want to know any of those guys.
No quiero saber de ninguno de esos tipos.
Used in urban slang to emphasize the lack of interest.
That party doesn't call me, I'm in none.
Esa fiesta no me llama, estoy en ninguno.