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"Snow" in Spanish: nieve
la nieve
Snow is la nieve (NYEH-beh). It is feminine: la nieve. Say está nevando for it's snowing. Hay nieve means there is snow on the ground.
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How to pronounce nieve
Say it
NYEH-beh
/ˈnje.βe/
NYEH-beh. Stress NYEH. Soft b between vowels. Say nieve, not English knee-vay.
"Snow" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la nieve | the snow The noun. | The noun. |
| está nevando | it's snowing Ongoing snow. | Ongoing snow. |
| hay nieve | there is snow On roads or peaks. | On roads or peaks. |
| la nieve fresca | fresh snow Ski and mountain talk. | Ski and mountain talk. |
How to use nieve in real life
- 1Mountain update
Hay nieve en la cima.
There's snow on the summit.
Hay nieve.
- 2Looking outside
La nieve cubre el carro.
The snow covers the car.
La nieve as subject.
- 3Trip packing
Lleva botas. Va a haber nieve.
Bring boots. There will be snow.
Haber nieve.
Mistakes English speakers make with nieve
Incorrect: El nieve es blanca.
Correct: La nieve es blanca.
Nieve is feminine: la nieve.
Incorrect: Hace nieve.
Correct: Está nevando. / Hay nieve.
Use está nevando or hay nieve, not hace nieve.
Good to know
Good to knowMany Latin American learners only meet la nieve on mountain trips. Coastal cities rarely see it. Ski ads still sell nieve fresca in high Andes towns.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Arriving at a cabin
ChatPal
Mira. Ya hay nieve afuera.
Look. There's already snow outside.
You
¡Qué linda la nieve!
How pretty the snow is!
ChatPal
Cuidado. La nieve está resbalosa.
Careful. The snow is slippery.
You
Voy despacio. Gracias.
I'll go slowly. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Snow" in Spanish
Is nieve feminine?
Yes: la nieve, mucha nieve.
How do I say it's snowing?
Está nevando.
How do you pronounce nieve?
NYEH-beh with stress on NYEH.
Can I say hace nieve?
No. Use está nevando or hay nieve.
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