nunca
/ˈnunka/ · A1 · adv
never
nunca = Latin numquam: ne (not) + umquam (ever) = not ever
From Latin numquam, built from ne (not) + umquam (ever), so the word literally says not-ever. Sound hook: NOON-ka, with two n's like never and no. In negative sentences it can also translate as ever.