How can I interpret a multiply-quantified statement?

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∃ x ∈ R such that ∀ y ∈ R, x + y = 0. Can anyone help me rewrite this statement in plain english without symbols or variables? So far I have "There exists a real number whose number and other number is equal to zero."

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It's a nasty example and an excellent demonstration of the expressive power of variables (never mind logical quantifiers). Here's my best go:

There exists a real number that yields zero when added to any other real number.