2007-04-29 08:05:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
***I realize they both are defined as "never" but my Spanish teacher gave us this question to answer for homework and expects a thorough answer, that actually explains why there is a difference.
Are there different situations or sentence formations in which you might use each?
2007-04-29 08:17:02 · update #1
Jamás is generally used in the following situations:
1 (nunca) never: jamás lo había visto, I had never seen it before; jamás te haría daño, I'd never hurt you, i.e the same as 'nunca' in these cases, but probably a little stronger and more literary than 'nunca'.
2 (alguna vez) ever: la peor historia jamás contada, the worst story ever told.
3 (intensifier) nunca jamás, never again; jamás en la vida, never in my life. Also in the saying por siempre jamás, for ever (and ever).
2007-04-29 08:26:09 · answer #1 · answered by JJ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nunca In Spanish
2016-10-05 11:40:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The letter V is pronounced by putting your top teeth on your bottom lip. B is pronounced by pursing your lips, similar to the letter P. Yeah, its not really that great. There are a lot of words where it could cause problems I think. Its not a huge problem though, just that its pretty noticeable when people do that. If you can't get it, don't worry about it but personally I'd try a little more. Also, R is still an R even if you pronounce it hard instead of rolled. V and B are two totally different letters?
2016-03-18 22:17:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are a very little difference, for example U can say:
nunca = never
Jamas = never never ( and i won't change my thinking form)
Jamas is a stronger word than nunca, but some times people use it together "nunca Jamas" when they are speaking so seriously
Jose (spanish speaker)
2007-04-29 08:27:06 · answer #4 · answered by yo_no_me_llamo_pepe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nunca = Never or Ever (in negative sentences) In Spanish you use "Nunca" in negative sentences.
Jamás = Is more like saying; "never ever". It´s a sure sure NEVER.
2007-04-29 08:16:05 · answer #5 · answered by usbc s 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That "nunca" sounds less worried, "jamas" is more serious, is a word that it means that is a pact.
2007-04-29 08:13:21 · answer #6 · answered by . 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
There really is no difference. They both mean the same thing.
2007-04-29 09:46:34 · answer #7 · answered by Snuggles 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are both the same, although jamas has a stronger meaning....................
2007-04-29 08:26:09 · answer #8 · answered by ILSE 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with usbc s
2007-04-29 09:52:58 · answer #9 · answered by Martha P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nothing they mean the same thing
2007-04-29 08:13:14 · answer #10 · answered by serestmar 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋