AvanzadoUnidad 1 · Inversion · Lección 1⏱ 12 min
Negative Inversion, Part 1 of 2
Put a negative or restrictive adverb first (never, rarely, seldom, little, nowhere) and follow it with auxiliary + subject: "Never have I seen...", "Little did she know...".
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Fronting a negative adverb changes the word order
In neutral English, adverbs like "never" and "rarely" sit before the main verb: "I have never seen anything like it". In formal, written or dramatic English you can move the adverb to the front for emphasis.
I have never seen anything like it.
Nunca he visto nada igual. (orden neutro)
Never have I seen anything like it.
Jamás he visto nada igual. (enfático)
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