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Nem sequer
Nem sequer means not even and expresses surprise or disappointment at a missing minimum. It sits before the verb or the element you are highlighting. Plain nem alone can do the same job in casual speech.
Examples in context
Ele nem sequer disse olá.
He did not even say hello.
Nem sequer temos pão em casa.
We do not even have bread at home.
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