Spanish Conversation · Level 72
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Spanish word
nevada
Pronunciation
IPA/neˈβaða/
Meaning
- feminine nounsnowfall
Example
Esta nevada dejó las calles blancas.
This snowfall left the streets white.
More examples
Tras la primera nevada, los vecinos limpiaron las aceras.
After the first snowfall, the neighbors cleaned the sidewalks.
Core concept
A period when snow falls and covers the ground.
Common phrases
primera nevada
first snowfall
la nevada del invierno
winter snowfall
leve nevada
light snowfall
Similar words
nevazón: Heavy, prolonged snowfall that deposits large amounts of snow over several hours.
nevisca: Light, intermittent flurries of fine snow that produce little accumulation.
ventisca: Wind-driven snow blowing violently and sharply reducing visibility.
tormenta de nieve: Severe snowstorm with heavy snow and strong winds that disrupt travel and daily life.
Definition in Spanish
Fenómeno o episodio en el que cae nieve en un lugar durante un periodo determinado.
Word origin
From the verb nevar 'to snow' plus the suffix -ada indicating an action or event, ultimately from Latin nix (nivis) 'snow'.
Usage tips
- Spanish distinguishes an event (una nevada) from the simple action (nevó), so use una nevada when referring to the snowfall as an episode.