nevar
“nevar” means “to snow” in Spanish (weather phenomenon).
to snow
Also: to turn white
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Hoy va a nevar en las montañas.
A1Today it is going to snow in the mountains.
Siempre nieva mucho en enero.
A2It always snows a lot in January.
Me gustaría que nevara mañana para ir a esquiar.
B1I would like it to snow tomorrow so we can go skiing.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "nevar" in Spanish:
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'nivāre,' which comes from 'nix' (meaning snow).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the 'e' change to 'ie'?
This is a common pattern in Spanish called a 'stem change.' When the vowel in the root of the verb is stressed, 'e' often becomes 'ie'.
Can I use 'nevar' with 'yo' (I)?
Only metaphorically. If you say 'Yo nievo,' you're saying 'I snow,' which doesn't make sense unless you are a weather god or a cloud!
What's the difference between 'nieve' and 'nieva'?
'Nieve' is the noun (the white stuff on the ground), and 'nieva' is the verb (the action of it falling from the sky).