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“snowfall” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/neˈβaða/

Example

Esta nevada dejó las calles blancas.

This snowfall left the streets white.

Illustration for nevada (snowfall)

How to say “snowfall” in Spanish

“Snowfall” in Spanish is nevada.

A period when snow falls and covers the ground.

Full entry for nevada: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with nevada

Tras la primera nevada, los vecinos limpiaron las aceras.

After the first snowfall, the neighbors cleaned the sidewalks.

Tips for using nevada

  • Spanish distinguishes an event (una nevada) from the simple action (nevó), so use una nevada when referring to the snowfall as an episode.

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