Spanish negations are formed by placing the word “no” before the verb to express “not.” Additional negative words like “nada” (nothing), “nadie” (nobody), “nunca” (never), “tampoco” (neither), and “jamás” (never) can appear after the verb to add meaning.
Spanish uses “no” directly before the verb to create a basic negation. For example, “No quiero” means “I don’t want.” If you add other negative words—such as “nada” (nothing), “nadie” (nobody), or “nunca” (never)—they usually come after the verb: “No veo nada” (I don’t see anything), “No habla con nadie” (She doesn’t talk to anyone), “No viajo nunca” (I never travel). Spanish requires double negatives for correct negation, so it’s natural and grammatically correct to have more than one negative word in a sentence.
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Table of Contents
- Simple Negations
The Spanish simple negations guide covering basic rules and common expressions for forming negative sentences using 'no', 'nunca', 'tampoco', and more.
- Double Negatives
Double negatives in Spanish, how to use them correctly, common examples, and avoid confusion.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
