How to Say "snowstorm" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “snowstorm” is “nevada” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
a period of heavy snow
Examples
Hubo una nevada muy fuerte anoche.
There was a very heavy snowfall last night.
La primera nevada del año siempre es emocionante.
The first snowfall of the year is always exciting.
Always Feminine
This word is a feminine noun, so you must use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Nevada vs. Nieve
Mistake: “Using 'nevada' to talk about the white powder on the ground.”
Correction: Use 'nieve' for the substance itself and 'nevada' for the event of it falling or the amount that fell at once.
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