Snow in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'snow' is 'nieve', pronounced nee-EH-beh (IPA: /ˈnjebe/). It is an A1-level feminine noun (plural: nieves).
Pronunciation: nee-EH-beh
| Spanish | nieve |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | nee-EH-beh · /ˈnjebe/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | nieves |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'nieve'
- La nieve cubre las montañas en invierno.
Snow covers the mountains in winter. - ¿Hay nieve en tu ciudad en diciembre?
Is there snow in your city in December? - Está nevando desde la mañana.
It has been snowing since the morning. - Cuando era niño, hacíamos muñecos de nieve en el jardín cada vez que nevaba.
When I was a kid, we made snowmen in the yard every time it snowed.
Common Phrases with 'nieve'
- muñeco de nieve
snowman - copo de nieve
snowflake - blanco como la nieve
white as snow
How to Use 'nieve'
La nieve is the noun; the verb is nevar (to snow): nieva or está nevando (it's snowing). Say hay nieve (there is snow), not 'hace nieve'. A snowman is un muñeco de nieve.
Regional note: In Mexico, nieve also means a type of sorbet or shaved-ice dessert, so 'quiero una nieve' means 'I want an ice cream/sorbet'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Snow' in Spanish is 'nieve', pronounced nee-EH-beh.
It is spelled n-i-e-v-e.
'Nieve' is feminine: you say 'la nieve'.
The plural of 'nieve' is 'nieves'.
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