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e nem

[i nem]
conjunction/adverb phrase
and not even, nor even, and not
1. A coordinating conjunction used to introduce a negative clause or reinforce negation, expressing that something is excluded or denied
He didn't call, and he didn't even send a message.
Ele não ligou, e nem mandou mensagem.
2. Used to emphasize the absence or non-occurrence of something expected
She didn't apologize, nor did she acknowledge her mistake.
Ela não pediu desculpas, e nem reconheceu seu erro.
Synonyms
neme nãotampoucosequer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
e nem
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
nem sequer, e nem
Common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

e nem pensar nisso
e nem é para menos
e nem se fala em
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