Spanish Conversation · Level 68
58 words
Spanish word
nevado
Pronunciation
IPA/neˈβaðo/
Meaning
- adjectivesnowy
Example
Después de la nevada, las montañas nevadas brillan al sol.
After the snowfall, the snowy mountains shine in the sun.
More examples
Con la tormenta, la carretera nevada quedó intransitable.
With the storm, the snow-covered road became impassable.
Core concept
Snow-capped mountain peak.
Common phrases
carretera nevada
snow-covered road
cabaña nevada
snow-covered cabin
Similar words
blanco: Appearing white in color.
cubierto: Having its surface blanketed by a material or layer.
Definition in Spanish
Indica que la superficie de un lugar u objeto está cubierta de nieve.
Word origin
Nevado is a participial adjective formed from nevar 'to snow' and ultimately from Latin nix/nivis meaning 'snow'.
Usage tips
- Está nevado indicates a resulting condition, while está nevando indicates the ongoing action of snow falling.