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"Snow" in Italian: neve
la neve
Snow in Italian is la neve (lah NEH-veh). For the weather verb say nevica (it's snowing). C'è la neve means there is snow on the ground.
Mountain weekend plan
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How to pronounce neve
Say it
lah NEH-veh
/la ˈne.ve/
Neve stresses NEH: NEH-veh. Nevica is NEH-vee-kah.
"Snow" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la neve | snow The noun. | The noun. |
| c'è la neve | there is snow On the ground or in the mountains. | On the ground or in the mountains. |
| nevica | it's snowing Weather verb. | Weather verb. |
| paesaggio di neve | snowy landscape Descriptive. | Descriptive. |
How to use neve in real life
- 1Mountain weekend plan
In alto c'è ancora la neve.
Higher up there is still snow.
La neve on the ground.
- 2Looking out the window
Bambini, venite: la neve è bellissima.
Kids, come: the snow is beautiful.
La neve as the scene.
- 3Driving warning
Occhio: la neve rende la strada scivolosa.
Careful: the snow makes the road slippery.
La neve as cause.
Mistakes English speakers make with neve
Incorrect: Il neve è alta.
Correct: La neve è alta.
Neve is feminine: la neve.
Incorrect: Fa neve.
Correct: Nevica. / C'è la neve.
Weather uses nevica for falling snow, not fa neve.
Good to know
Alpine Italy lives on neve forecasts for ski weekends and pass closures. In cities, even a light dusting of neve becomes big news and a reason to photograph the centro. Chains signs appear as catene da neve.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding on a ski day
ChatPal
C'è abbastanza neve sulle piste?
Is there enough snow on the slopes?
You
Sì, la neve fresca è arrivata ieri.
Yes, the fresh snow arrived yesterday.
ChatPal
Allora portiamo gli occhiali: la neve abbaglia.
Then let's bring goggles: the snow is glaring.
You
Ok, e le catene se la neve arriva in valle.
Ok, and the chains if the snow reaches the valley.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Snow" in Italian
How do I say it's snowing?
Nevica.
How do I say there is snow?
C'è la neve.
Is neve masculine?
No—la neve.
What are snow chains?
Catene da neve.
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