nevada
“nevada” means “snowfall” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
snowfallAlso: snowstorm
📝 In Action
Hubo una nevada muy fuerte anoche.
A2There was a very heavy snowfall last night.
La primera nevada del año siempre es emocionante.
A2The first snowfall of the year is always exciting.
Word Connections
snow-coveredAlso: snowy
📝 In Action
Vimos la montaña nevada a lo lejos.
B1We saw the snow-covered mountain in the distance.
Las calles estaban totalmente nevadas.
B1The streets were totally covered in snow.
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Quick Quiz: nevada
Question 1 of 2
Which of these sentences uses 'nevada' as a noun meaning 'snowfall'?
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📚 Etymology
From the Spanish verb 'nevar' (to snow), which comes from the Latin word 'nix, nivis' meaning snow.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'Nevada' also the name of the US state?
Yes! The US state was named 'Nevada' because of its snow-covered mountain range (the Sierra Nevada).
What is the difference between 'nieve' and 'nevada'?
'Nieve' is the substance (snow), while 'nevada' is the event of snowing or the specific quantity that fell.