Portuguese · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Snow" in Portuguese: neve
a neve
Snow in Portuguese is a neve. The verb is nevar: está nevando. Most of Brazil rarely sees neve, so the word often appears in travel and movie talk.
Travel story
Vi neve pela primeira vez em Bariloche.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce neve
Say it
NEH-vee
/ˈne.vi/
NEH-vee. Soft final e.
"Snow" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a neve | the snow Noun. | Noun. |
| nevar | to snow Related verb. | Related verb. |
| está nevando | it's snowing Weather progress. | Weather progress. |
| boneco de neve | snowman Kids / winter travel. | Kids / winter travel. |
| neve artificial | artificial snow Ski parks and events. | Ski parks and events. |
How to use neve in real life
- 1Travel story
Vi neve pela primeira vez em Bariloche.
I saw snow for the first time in Bariloche.
Common Brazilian travel reference.
- 2Kids wish
As crianças querem brincar na neve.
The kids want to play in the snow.
Na neve for location.
- 3Weather news
Caiu neve rara no sul do Brasil.
Rare snow fell in southern Brazil.
News-style line.
Mistakes English speakers make with neve
Incorrect: O neve está branco.
Correct: A neve está branca.
Neve is feminine: a neve.
Incorrect: Tem snow lá fora.
Correct: Tem neve lá fora.
Use Portuguese neve.
Good to know
For most Brazilians, neve is exotic—linked to southern cold snaps, Andes trips, or Christmas decor. When snow does fall in the South, it becomes national small talk immediately.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a winter trip abroad
ChatPal
Você já tocou na neve?
Have you ever touched snow?
You
Ainda não. Quero ver neve de verdade.
Not yet. I want to see real snow.
ChatPal
Em julho tem neve nesse destino.
In July there's snow at that destination.
You
Então vamos quando tiver neve.
Then let's go when there's snow.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Snow" in Portuguese
Is neve feminine?
Yes: a neve.
It's snowing?
Está nevando.
Do Brazilians see snow often?
Rarely, mostly in the far South or while traveling.
Snowman?
Boneco de neve.
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