/niŋˈɡuno/

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Translation

none, no one, neither, not any

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Word origin

From Latin nec unus ('not one'), from nec ('not') plus unus ('one'). It shortens to ningun before masculine singular nouns.

Origin
Latin
Root
nec unus
English cognates
unit, union, one

Examples

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None of the boys wanted to speak to the teacher.

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I looked for the book all over the house and did not see it in any of the rooms.

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Of the two available options, neither one convinces me entirely.

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I tried several desserts but I really did not like any of them.

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None of my friends were able to come to the wedding.

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This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 9: ninguno, mañana, vale and 7 more words.