When you want to say that it's snowing in Spanish, you use the word nieva. This word comes from the verb nevar, which means 'to snow'.
You'll commonly hear nieva in phrases like Hoy nieva mucho (It's snowing a lot today) or Cuando nieva, hace frío (When it snows, it's cold).
Remember, it's similar to how you say 'it rains' in Spanish, which is llueve.
When talking about weather in Spanish, we often use impersonal verbs. This means there isn't a specific person doing the action.
For example, with "Nieva," you don't say "Yo nievo" (I snow) because people don't snow!
It simply refers to the weather phenomenon itself.
You'll see this pattern with other weather verbs too, like "Llueve" (It rains) or "Hace sol" (It's sunny).
Nieva 30초 만에
- Use 'nieva' to say 'it snows.'
- It's a common weather verb.
- Remember it's an impersonal verb.
§ Understanding 'Nieva'
The word nieva is pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it. It means 'it snows' and refers to the act of snow falling. This isn't a verb you'd use with a person, like 'I snow' or 'you snow.' It's an impersonal verb, which means it doesn't have a specific subject like 'he,' 'she,' or 'they.' It's always 'it snows,' just like in English.
§ Basic Usage
When you want to say that it's snowing right now, you simply use nieva. It's in the present tense, third-person singular form. Think of it as 'it snows' or 'it is snowing.'
¡Mira! Nieva mucho.
- Translation Hint
- Look! It's snowing a lot.
You can also use it to talk about snowing in general, as a regular occurrence.
En invierno siempre nieva aquí.
- Translation Hint
- In winter, it always snows here.
§ Expressing 'It's going to snow'
If you want to talk about future snow, you can use the construction ir a + nevar (to go to snow). This is a common way to express the near future in Spanish.
Parece que va a nevar esta noche.
- Translation Hint
- It looks like it's going to snow tonight.
You can also use the future tense of nevar, which is nevará.
Mañana nevará en las montañas.
- Translation Hint
- Tomorrow it will snow in the mountains.
§ Talking about Past Snow
To talk about snow in the past, you'll use different past tenses of nevar.
- Preterite (completed action in the past): Nevó
Anoche nevó mucho.
- Translation Hint
- Last night it snowed a lot.
- Imperfect (ongoing or habitual action in the past): Nevaba
Cuando era niño, siempre nevaba en Navidad.
- Translation Hint
- When I was a child, it always snowed at Christmas.
§ Common Phrases with 'Nieva'
Here are some useful phrases that incorporate nieva:
¿Nieva en tu ciudad? (Does it snow in your city?)
No, no nieva aquí.
- Translation Hint
- No, it doesn't snow here.
Cuando nieva, hace mucho frío. (When it snows, it's very cold.)
Me gusta cuando nieva, pero no me gusta el frío.
- Translation Hint
- I like it when it snows, but I don't like the cold.
§ Related Vocabulary
While nieva is specifically 'it snows,' you might also encounter:
- Nieve (noun): snow.
La nieve es blanca.
- Translation Hint
- The snow is white.
- Nevado/a (adjective): snowy, snow-capped.
Las montañas nevadas son hermosas.
- Translation Hint
- The snowy mountains are beautiful.
§ Understanding Nieva
When you're learning Spanish, understanding weather vocabulary is very practical. The word we're focusing on today is "nieva." It's a verb, and it means "it snows." Simple as that. You'll use this word to talk about snow falling, just like you would in English.
- DEFINITION
- It snows; precipitation in the form of ice crystals.
§ Nieva in Everyday Talk
You'll hear and use "nieva" in many daily situations, especially if you live in or visit a place where it snows. Let's look at how it comes up in different contexts.
- Talking about the weather forecast: This is probably the most common place. Weather reports, news, or just casual conversations about what the weather will be like.
- Describing current weather: If you look outside and it's snowing, you'll say "¡Nieva!"
- Discussing past events: You can use it to talk about when it snowed before. For example, "Ayer nevó mucho." (Yesterday it snowed a lot.)
- Making plans: If you're planning a trip to the mountains, you might ask, "¿Nieva en la sierra en invierno?" (Does it snow in the mountains in winter?)
§ Examples of Nieva in Action
Let's see some practical examples. Pay attention to how "nieva" is used in different sentences.
¡Mira por la ventana! Nieva mucho.
Translation hint: Look out the window! It's snowing a lot.
El pronóstico dice que nieva esta noche.
Translation hint: The forecast says it snows tonight.
No me gusta cuando nieva porque hace mucho frío.
Translation hint: I don't like it when it snows because it's very cold.
En la montaña siempre nieva en invierno.
Translation hint: In the mountains, it always snows in winter.
§ Nieva in the News and Media
You'll also come across "nieva" in news reports, especially during winter months or when discussing extreme weather events. This can be in written articles, TV news, or online videos.
- Weather alerts: News channels will often announce "Alerta: nieva en la región." (Alert: it's snowing in the region.)
- Travel advisories: Reports might say, "Las carreteras están cerradas porque nieva intensamente." (The roads are closed because it's snowing intensely.)
- Documentaries: Nature documentaries about cold climates will frequently use "nieva" to describe the environment.
Understanding "nieva" is key for basic communication about weather. Keep practicing these examples, and you'll master it quickly!
§ Don't confuse it with other weather verbs
"Nieva" specifically means 'it snows.' In English, we use 'it' as a dummy subject for weather, but in Spanish, the verb itself often carries that meaning. Don't try to add an extra subject or mix it up with other weather phenomena.
- Incorrect
- Él nieva. (He snows.)
- Correct
- Nieva. (It snows.)
§ Using the wrong tense for past or future
When talking about snow in the past or future, you need to conjugate "nevar" correctly. A common mistake is to try and use auxiliary verbs where they aren't needed or to use the wrong past tense.
- Incorrect
- Ha nevado ayer. (It has snowed yesterday.)
- Correct
- Nevó ayer. (It snowed yesterday.)
Cuando era niño, nevaba mucho en mi ciudad. (When I was a child, it used to snow a lot in my city.)
Mañana nevará según el pronóstico. (Tomorrow it will snow according to the forecast.)
Remember, for simple past actions, the preterite tense ('nevó') is used. For habitual or continuous past actions, the imperfect tense ('nevaba') is appropriate. For future events, use the future tense ('nevará').
§ Forgetting the stem change (e to ie)
"Nevar" is a stem-changing verb, specifically an 'e' to 'ie' change in its present tense conjugation. If you forget this, your Spanish will sound incorrect.
- Incorrect
- Neve. (It snows - incorrect stem)
- Correct
- Nieva. (It snows.)
En invierno, siempre nieva en las montañas. (In winter, it always snows in the mountains.)
§ Using "hace" with "nieve" for 'it snows'
While you use "hace" (from 'hacer' - to do/make) with some weather expressions (e.g., 'hace frío' - it's cold), you do not use it with "nieva." "Nieva" is a complete verb on its own.
- Incorrect
- Hace nieva. (It makes snows.)
- Correct
- Nieva. (It snows.)
This is a common pitfall for English speakers because of the 'it's' structure in English for many weather phrases. Spanish handles these differently.
Cuando nieva, me gusta quedarme en casa. (When it snows, I like to stay home.)
§ Confusing "nieva" (verb) with "nieve" (noun)
This is crucial. "Nieva" is the third-person singular conjugation of the verb 'nevar' (to snow). "Nieve" is the noun for 'snow'. They are distinct and not interchangeable.
- Incorrect
- Hoy nieve. (Today snow.)
- Correct
- Hoy nieva. (Today it snows.)
- Correct (using the noun)
- Hay mucha nieve en las montañas. (There is a lot of snow in the mountains.)
Always remember the difference: "nieva" is an action, "nieve" is a thing.
How Formal Is It?
"Se observa que nieva copiosamente en las montañas."
"Nieva en invierno en esta región."
"¡Mira, nieva! Qué chulo."
"Está nevando, ¡vamos a jugar en la nieve!"
발음 가이드
- Pronouncing the 'i' as a long 'e' sound, like in 'knee', instead of a short 'i' sound.
- Not rolling the 'r' if you're in a region where 'r' is rolled (though 'nieva' doesn't have an 'r', this is a common general Spanish pronunciation error to be aware of).
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알아야 할 문법
Spanish verbs like 'nevar' (to snow) that describe weather phenomena are often used impersonally, meaning they don't have a specific subject. They are always conjugated in the third-person singular.
Hoy nieva mucho. (Today it snows a lot.)
When referring to past snow, use the preterite tense for a completed action or the imperfect tense for ongoing or habitual snow.
Ayer nevó en las montañas. (Yesterday it snowed in the mountains.) Siempre nevaba en invierno. (It always snowed in winter.)
To express future snow, use the simple future tense.
Mañana nevará. (Tomorrow it will snow.)
The verb 'nevar' can also be used figuratively to describe something falling in abundance, like 'snowing' with leaves or confetti.
Nieva confeti en la fiesta. (Confetti is snowing at the party.)
While 'nieva' is the present tense, for the act of snowing itself, you can also use 'está nevando' for the present progressive, emphasizing that it is snowing right now.
Mira, está nevando. (Look, it's snowing.)
수준별 예문
¡Hace frío! Nieva mucho aquí en invierno.
It's cold! It snows a lot here in winter.
Use 'Nieva' for the act of snowing.
Mañana nieva, necesito mi abrigo.
Tomorrow it snows, I need my coat.
'Mañana' means tomorrow.
Cuando nieva, los niños juegan.
When it snows, the children play.
'Cuando' means when.
¿Nieva en tu país?
Does it snow in your country?
Question form of 'Nieva'.
No nieva en el verano.
It doesn't snow in the summer.
'No' before the verb makes it negative.
Mira, ¡nieva ahora!
Look, it's snowing now!
'Ahora' means now.
Me gusta cuando nieva suave.
I like when it snows softly.
'Suave' means soft or gently.
A veces nieva poco.
Sometimes it snows a little.
'A veces' means sometimes, 'poco' means a little.
¡Qué bonito nieva hoy en las montañas!
How beautifully it snows today in the mountains!
Nieva is the third person singular present tense of 'nevar'.
Normalmente no nieva mucho en esta ciudad.
It doesn't usually snow much in this city.
Utiliza 'no' antes del verbo para la negación.
Cuando nieva, los niños quieren jugar en la nieve.
When it snows, the children want to play in the snow.
'Cuando' introduces una cláusula de tiempo.
¿Crees que nieva mañana? Necesito un abrigo.
Do you think it will snow tomorrow? I need a coat.
El uso de 'crees que' para preguntar sobre una opinión.
Me encanta el café caliente cuando nieva afuera.
I love hot coffee when it snows outside.
'Afuera' significa 'outside'.
Si nieva mucho, la escuela podría cerrar.
If it snows a lot, school might close.
'Si' introduce una condición.
Los pronósticos dicen que nieva esta noche.
The forecasts say it will snow tonight.
'Los pronósticos' significa 'the forecasts'.
Cuando era pequeño, me encantaba cuando nieva.
When I was little, I loved it when it snowed.
'Era' es el imperfecto de 'ser', usado para describir el pasado.
Cuando nieva mucho, las carreteras se vuelven peligrosas y hay que conducir con precaución.
When it snows a lot, roads become dangerous and you have to drive carefully.
Me encanta ver nevar desde la ventana con una taza de chocolate caliente.
I love watching it snow from the window with a cup of hot chocolate.
Rara vez nieva en esta región, por eso es un evento especial cuando ocurre.
It rarely snows in this region, so it's a special event when it happens.
Los niños esperan con ilusión que nieva para poder jugar en la nieve.
Children eagerly await for it to snow so they can play in the snow.
Si nieva mañana, es probable que la escuela cierre temprano.
If it snows tomorrow, it's likely that school will close early.
No me gusta cuando nieva y tengo que palear la entrada de la casa.
I don't like it when it snows and I have to shovel the driveway.
En las montañas, nieva casi todo el invierno, creando paisajes hermosos.
In the mountains, it snows almost all winter, creating beautiful landscapes.
Aunque nieva, el sol brilla y hace que todo parezca mágico.
Even though it snows, the sun shines and makes everything look magical.
¡Qué frío hace! Creo que nieva esta noche en las montañas.
It's so cold! I think it will snow tonight in the mountains.
Present tense of 'nevar' (to snow), used impersonally.
Normalmente no nieva aquí en la costa, pero el año pasado tuvimos una sorpresa.
It usually doesn't snow here on the coast, but last year we had a surprise.
Adverb 'normalmente' (usually) with present tense.
Cuando nieva, me encanta quedarme en casa con una taza de chocolate caliente.
When it snows, I love to stay home with a cup of hot chocolate.
Subordinate clause introduced by 'cuando' (when).
Los pronósticos indican que nieva fuertemente el fin de semana, así que tendremos que cancelar la excursión.
The forecasts indicate that it will snow heavily this weekend, so we'll have to cancel the excursion.
Future action expressed with present tense and a time indicator.
Después de que nieva, el paisaje se ve hermoso, cubierto de blanco puro.
After it snows, the landscape looks beautiful, covered in pure white.
Subordinate clause with 'después de que' (after).
¿Crees que nieva en diciembre en tu ciudad o solo hace mucho frío?
Do you think it snows in December in your city, or is it just very cold?
Question using 'creer que' (to believe that).
Cuando nieva, los niños salen a jugar y a construir muñecos de nieve.
When it snows, the children go out to play and build snowmen.
General statement about an action that happens when it snows.
Si nieva mucho, es posible que cierren las carreteras por seguridad.
If it snows a lot, it's possible that they'll close the roads for safety.
Conditional sentence using 'si' (if) and 'es posible que' (it's possible that) followed by the subjunctive.
La cumbre de la montaña, eternamente cubierta de un manto blanco, es la primera señal de que pronto nieva en los valles.
The mountain peak, eternally covered in a white blanket, is the first sign that it will soon snow in the valleys.
Here, 'nieva' is used in its most direct sense, indicating a future possibility ('soon snows').
Aunque la ciudad esté acostumbrada al sol, la inesperada nevisca de anoche nos recordó que el clima es impredecible y a veces, inesperadamente, nieva.
Although the city is used to the sun, last night's unexpected snowfall reminded us that the climate is unpredictable and sometimes, unexpectedly, it snows.
'Inesperadamente nieva' emphasizes the sudden and surprising nature of the snowfall.
El montañista, con su equipo especializado, sabe que a estas alturas la atmósfera es tan fría que es casi seguro que nieva.
The mountaineer, with their specialized equipment, knows that at these altitudes the atmosphere is so cold that it is almost certain to snow.
'Es casi seguro que nieva' expresses a high probability of snow.
Los pronósticos indicaban que nevaría por la noche, y al amanecer, efectivamente, nieva copiosamente, cubriendo todo de blanco.
The forecasts indicated that it would snow during the night, and at dawn, indeed, it snows heavily, covering everything in white.
This example uses 'nieva' to confirm a prediction, showing it in action.
En estas regiones árticas, la vida se adapta al frío extremo; durante la mayor parte del año, simplemente nieva.
In these arctic regions, life adapts to extreme cold; for most of the year, it simply snows.
'Simplemente nieva' highlights the continuous and common occurrence of snow.
A pesar de que el calendario marca la primavera, el aire gélido sugiere que quizás todavía nieva en las cumbres más altas.
Even though the calendar marks spring, the icy air suggests that perhaps it still snows on the highest peaks.
'Quizás todavía nieva' expresses uncertainty about the current weather condition.
Cuando el viento ulula con esa fuerza característica, sabes que en la sierra no solo hace frío, sino que también nieva con saña.
When the wind howls with that characteristic force, you know that in the mountains it's not only cold, but it also snows fiercely.
'Nieva con saña' is a more advanced, descriptive way to say it snows heavily or intensely.
La leyenda cuenta que solo cuando el lobo aúlla a la luna llena de invierno, realmente nieva sobre el antiguo castillo, bendiciéndolo con su manto blanco.
The legend says that only when the wolf howls at the winter full moon, does it truly snow over the ancient castle, blessing it with its white blanket.
This example uses 'realmente nieva' to emphasize a specific, perhaps mystical, condition for snowfall.
Cuando nieva en la sierra, las carreteras se vuelven intransitables sin cadenas.
When it snows in the mountains, the roads become impassable without chains.
Here 'nieva' is used in a subordinate clause describing a condition.
Aunque nieva con frecuencia en invierno, esta vez la acumulación ha superado las expectativas.
Although it snows frequently in winter, this time the accumulation has exceeded expectations.
'Aunque nieva' (although it snows) introduces a concession.
Es un espectáculo hermoso cuando nieva suavemente y cubre todo de blanco, transformando el paisaje.
It's a beautiful spectacle when it snows softly and covers everything in white, transforming the landscape.
'Cuando nieva suavemente' describes the manner of the snowfall.
Los meteorólogos han advertido que nieva abundantemente durante la noche, lo que podría causar interrupciones.
Meteorologists have warned that it will snow heavily overnight, which could cause disruptions.
The present tense 'nieva' can be used to describe future events when context makes it clear (e.g., a forecast).
Si nieva antes de que lleguemos, tendremos que considerar una ruta alternativa por seguridad.
If it snows before we arrive, we'll have to consider an alternative route for safety.
'Si nieva' is a conditional clause, indicating a potential future event.
Se rumorea que nieva en las cumbres más altas incluso en pleno verano, un fenómeno inusual pero posible.
It's rumored that it snows on the highest peaks even in mid-summer, an unusual but possible phenomenon.
'Se rumorea que nieva' shows 'nieva' as the subject of a rumor or general belief.
La imagen de la ciudad cuando nieva es tan pintoresca que atrae a muchos fotógrafos cada año.
The image of the city when it snows is so picturesque that it attracts many photographers every year.
'Cuando nieva' acts as a temporal clause, specifying when the city is picturesque.
Nunca me imaginé que nieva tanto en esta región; siempre pensé que era un clima más templado.
I never imagined that it snows so much in this region; I always thought it was a milder climate.
Here, 'que nieva' is a subordinate clause following a verb of emotion/thought, often triggering the subjunctive, but in this case, it's a statement of fact that was not imagined, so the indicative is correct.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
Hoy nieva en Madrid.
Today it snows in Madrid.
¿Nieva en tu ciudad ahora?
Does it snow in your city now?
Me gusta cuando nieva.
I like when it snows.
No me gusta que nieve.
I don't like it to snow.
Mañana puede que nieve.
Tomorrow it might snow.
En este pueblo, casi nunca nieva.
In this town, it almost never snows.
Cuando nieva, hace mucho frío.
When it snows, it's very cold.
Espero que no nieve hoy.
I hope it doesn't snow today.
Si nieva, no podremos ir.
If it snows, we won't be able to go.
Dicen que nieva mucho en Canadá.
They say it snows a lot in Canada.
관용어 및 표현
"Caer nieve"
To snow (literally, 'to fall snow')
Está nevando mucho hoy. — It's snowing a lot today.
neutral"Hacer frío polar"
To be extremely cold (literally, 'to make polar cold')
Con esta nevada, hace un frío polar. — With this snowfall, it's extremely cold.
neutral"Estar blanco"
To be covered in snow (literally, 'to be white')
El campo está todo blanco después de la nevada. — The field is all white after the snowfall.
neutral"Nieve perpetua"
Perpetual snow, snow that never melts
En la cima de esa montaña hay nieve perpetua. — On the top of that mountain there is perpetual snow.
formal"Es pan comido"
It's very easy (literally, 'it's eaten bread') (used ironically if someone struggles in the snow)
Conducir con nieve no es pan comido. — Driving in snow is not easy.
informal"Más blanco que la nieve"
Whiter than snow (used for purity or extreme whiteness)
Su piel es más blanca que la nieve. — Her skin is whiter than snow.
neutral"No ver ni jota"
To not see anything (literally, 'to not see even a jot') (used when visibility is poor due to snow)
Con la ventisca, no se ve ni jota. — With the blizzard, you can't see anything.
informal"Hacer muñecos de nieve"
To make snowmen
A los niños les encanta hacer muñecos de nieve. — Kids love making snowmen.
neutral"Estar nevado"
To be snowy/covered in snow
La carretera está nevada, ten cuidado. — The road is snowy, be careful.
neutral"Para cuando la nieve se derrita"
When pigs fly (literally, 'for when the snow melts') (used to express something that will never happen)
Me pagará cuando la nieve se derrita. — He'll pay me when pigs fly.
informal어휘 가족
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암기하기
기억법
Think of 'Nieva' sounding a bit like 'new' or 'never'. If you've 'never' seen snow, or it's a 'new' experience, then 'nieva' is the word for it. Or, imagine a 'new' blanket of snow.
시각적 연상
Picture a snowy scene: fluffy white snow falling, covering trees and houses. Associate the sound of 'nieva' with this visual. You could even imagine someone saying '¡Qué nieva!' (How it snows!) while pointing at the falling snow.
Word Web
챌린지
Describe a snowy day in Spanish using 'nieva'. For example, 'Hoy nieva y hace frío.' (Today it snows and it's cold.) Try to create three different sentences about when and where it snows.
실생활에서 연습하기
실제 사용 상황
Talking about the weather forecast:
- Mañana nieva en la sierra. (Tomorrow it snows in the mountains.)
- No creo que nieva la próxima semana. (I don't think it will snow next week.)
- ¿Crees que nieva en diciembre? (Do you think it snows in December?)
Describing current weather conditions:
- ¡Mira! Nieva ahora mismo. (Look! It's snowing right now.)
- Está frío, y nieva. (It's cold, and it's snowing.)
- No me gusta cuando nieva. (I don't like it when it snows.)
Discussing winter activities:
- Si nieva, podemos ir a esquiar. (If it snows, we can go skiing.)
- Cuando nieva, me gusta beber chocolate caliente. (When it snows, I like to drink hot chocolate.)
- Los niños juegan en la nieve cuando nieva. (The children play in the snow when it snows.)
Making plans based on snow:
- Si nieva mucho, no podremos salir. (If it snows a lot, we won't be able to go out.)
- Esperemos que nieva para Navidad. (Let's hope it snows for Christmas.)
- No sé si nieva, pero deberíamos llevar abrigos. (I don't know if it will snow, but we should wear coats.)
Talking about past experiences with snow:
- La última vez que nevó fue hace dos años. (The last time it snowed was two years ago.)
- Cuando era niño, siempre nevaba en invierno. (When I was a child, it always snowed in winter.)
- Nunca nieva donde vivo. (It never snows where I live.)
대화 시작하기
"¿Te gusta cuando nieva?"
"¿Nieva mucho en tu país en invierno?"
"¿Qué haces cuando nieva?"
"¿Recuerdas alguna vez que nevó mucho?"
"¿Crees que nieva este año?"
일기 주제
Describe tu día ideal si nieva.
Escribe sobre un recuerdo de la nieve.
¿Cómo afecta la nieve a la vida en tu ciudad o pueblo?
Imagina que nunca nieva. ¿Cómo sería el invierno?
¿Qué precauciones tomas cuando nieva?
셀프 테스트 66 질문
Write a short sentence about what happens in winter in snowy places. Use 'Nieva'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
En invierno, nieva mucho en las montañas. (In winter, it snows a lot in the mountains.)
Complete the sentence: 'Cuando hace mucho frío, _______'. (When it's very cold, _______.) Use 'nieva'.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Cuando hace mucho frío, nieva. (When it's very cold, it snows.)
Imagine you are in a place where it is snowing. Write a simple sentence describing the scene.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
¡Qué bonito! Nieva y todo está blanco. (How beautiful! It's snowing and everything is white.)
¿Qué tiempo hace en la calle?
Read this passage:
Es invierno. Hace mucho frío. Los niños miran por la ventana. Nieva en la calle.
¿Qué tiempo hace en la calle?
The passage states 'Nieva en la calle' (It snows in the street).
The passage states 'Nieva en la calle' (It snows in the street).
¿Cuándo nieva mucho en Canadá?
Read this passage:
En algunos países, como Canadá, nieva mucho en diciembre. Las personas usan abrigos grandes.
¿Cuándo nieva mucho en Canadá?
The passage says 'nieva mucho en diciembre' (it snows a lot in December).
The passage says 'nieva mucho en diciembre' (it snows a lot in December).
¿Qué hacen los niños si nieva y la escuela cierra?
Read this passage:
Si nieva, la escuela cierra a veces. Los niños no tienen clases y pueden jugar en la nieve.
¿Qué hacen los niños si nieva y la escuela cierra?
The passage states 'Los niños no tienen clases y pueden jugar en la nieve' (The children don't have classes and can play in the snow).
The passage states 'Los niños no tienen clases y pueden jugar en la nieve' (The children don't have classes and can play in the snow).
This sentence means 'It snows a lot today.' The order is 'Today' (Hoy), 'snows' (nieva), 'a lot' (mucho).
This sentence means 'When it snows, it's cold.' The order is 'When' (Cuando), 'snows' (nieva), 'it makes' (hace), 'cold' (frío).
This sentence means 'It doesn't snow in summer.' The order is 'No' (No), 'snows' (nieva), 'in' (en), 'summer' (verano).
Think about what happens in the mountains during winter.
The speaker is asking about a future weather event.
Consider the impact of heavy snow on daily activities.
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Nieva en la ciudad.
Focus: Nie-va
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Me gusta cuando nieva, es bonito.
Focus: es bo-ni-to
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No nieva aquí en el verano.
Focus: ve-ra-no
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Cada invierno, ___ mucho en las montañas de Colorado. (Every winter, it ___ a lot in the Colorado mountains.)
The context 'en las montañas de Colorado' (in the Colorado mountains) strongly suggests snow, making 'nieva' the correct verb.
Cuando ___ en la ciudad, el tráfico se vuelve muy lento. (When it ___ in the city, traffic becomes very slow.)
Snow typically causes traffic to slow down, so 'nieva' fits the context.
A los niños les encanta cuando ___ y pueden jugar con la nieve. (Children love it when it ___ and they can play with the snow.)
Playing with snow is directly related to snow falling, so 'nieva' is the logical choice.
En mi país, nunca ___ porque estamos cerca del ecuador. (In my country, it never ___ because we are close to the equator.)
Countries near the equator generally do not experience snow, so 'nieva' is appropriate.
El pronóstico dice que ___ mañana por la mañana. (The forecast says it ___ tomorrow morning.)
The question is about a weather forecast, and 'nieva' is the verb for 'it snows', so 'va a nevar' (it's going to snow) is the correct future tense.
En las películas navideñas, siempre ___ en Nochebuena. (In Christmas movies, it always ___ on Christmas Eve.)
Snowing on Christmas Eve is a common trope in Christmas movies, making 'nieva' the expected answer.
Think about weather in the mountains during winter.
The speaker likes something that makes everything white.
The forecast mentions a possibility for tomorrow.
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Cuando nieva, los niños salen a jugar con la nieve.
Focus: nieva
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Es raro que nieva aquí en la costa.
Focus: raro que nieva
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La última vez que nevó fue hace cinco años.
Focus: nevó
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This sentence describes a personal preference during heavy snowfall. 'Cuando' introduces a subordinate clause, 'nieva mucho' is the condition, and 'me gusta quedarme en casa' is the result.
This sentence expresses a wish or hope. 'Espero que' introduces the subjunctive, 'nieve' is the subjunctive form of 'nevar', and 'durante nuestro viaje a la playa' specifies the time.
This sentence uses 'aunque' to introduce a concession. 'Nieva poco aquí' is the concession, and 'los niños siempre están emocionados' is the contrasting reality.
Espero que no ______ mucho para el festival de invierno.
The subjunctive form 'nieve' is required after 'espero que' (I hope that) to express a wish or uncertainty.
A pesar de que ______ con frecuencia en esta región, los inviernos son suaves.
The indicative 'nieva' is used here because 'a pesar de que' (despite the fact that) is followed by a statement of fact or a general truth.
Si ______ mañana, tendremos que cancelar la excursión a la montaña.
In a first conditional sentence (If + present indicative, future/command), 'nieva' (present indicative) is correct.
Me gustaría vivir en un lugar donde ______ de vez en cuando.
The subjunctive 'nieve' is used after 'donde' (where) to express an indefinite or hypothetical place.
La radio anunció que ______ copiosamente en las próximas horas.
The future indicative 'nevará' is used to express a prediction or a future event.
No creo que ______ suficiente para ir a esquiar este año.
The subjunctive 'nieve' is used after 'no creo que' (I don't believe that) to express doubt or disbelief.
This sentence describes how children enjoy playing in the snow even when it snows a lot in winter, demonstrating the use of 'nieva' in a conditional clause.
This sentence expresses surprise about snow in a particular region, using 'nieva' to indicate an infrequent event.
This sentence sets up a conditional situation where snow would lead to canceling plans, showing 'nieva' in a future conditional context.
Which of the following best describes the climate where it frequently 'nieva'?
The word 'nieva' specifically refers to snowing, which is characteristic of polar or very cold climates. The other options describe climates where snow is rare or non-existent.
In a literary context, if an author uses 'nieva' metaphorically, what might they be implying?
Snow often symbolizes cold, stillness, difficulty, or the obscuring of details in literature. It's less commonly associated with vibrant growth or intense joy.
Which activity is most directly impacted by the condition described by 'nieva'?
Skiing and snowboarding are winter sports that directly depend on the presence of snow, which is indicated by 'nieva'. The other options are incompatible with snowy conditions.
If it 'nieva' in a region, it typically means the average temperature is consistently above freezing.
Snowing ('nieva') occurs when the temperature is at or below freezing (0°C or 32°F). Therefore, if it snows, the temperature must be at or below freezing, not consistently above it.
The presence of 'nieva' often leads to improved visibility for driving due to the reflective qualities of snow.
Snowfall typically reduces visibility significantly, especially during heavy snow, creating hazardous driving conditions. The reflective qualities of snow can cause glare, but overall visibility is decreased.
When it 'nieva' for an extended period, it can contribute to the formation of glaciers over many years.
Persistent snowfall over long periods in cold environments is a fundamental component of glacier formation, as accumulated snow compacts into ice.
The snow covers the mountain peaks, creating a stunning and serene landscape.
Despite the heavy snowfall, the brave skiers ventured onto the slopes with enthusiasm.
They predict that the snow will continue throughout the weekend, so prepare for the cold.
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Aunque la nieve dificulta el tráfico, su belleza inmaculada es innegable.
Focus: inmaculada, innegable
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El suave susurro de la nieve al caer invita a la reflexión y la tranquilidad.
Focus: susurro, reflexión, tranquilidad
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Para evitar accidentes, es fundamental conducir con extrema precaución cuando nieva copiosamente.
Focus: extrema, precaución, copiosamente
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Focus on the description of the snowfall and its impact on the city.
Listen for the contrast between the forecast and the actual weather event, and its effect on travel.
Pay attention to the alpinists' preparation and the potential weather challenge.
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Describe las precauciones que tomarías si te encontraras atrapado en una tormenta de nieve mientras conduces por una carretera aislada.
Focus: precauciones, encontraras, atrapado, tormenta, conduces, aislada
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Imagina que estás escribiendo un poema sobre la belleza y la fragilidad de un paisaje cubierto de nieve. ¿Qué metáforas y símiles utilizarías?
Focus: poema, belleza, fragilidad, paisaje, cubierto, nieve, metáforas, símiles
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¿Crees que el cambio climático está afectando la frecuencia y la intensidad de las nevadas en tu región? Argumenta tu punto de vista con ejemplos específicos.
Focus: crees, cambio climático, afectando, frecuencia, intensidad, nevadas, región, argumenta, ejemplos específicos
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Summary
Nieva is the simple and direct way to say 'it snows' in Spanish, essential for discussing weather.
- Use 'nieva' to say 'it snows.'
- It's a common weather verb.
- Remember it's an impersonal verb.
관련 콘텐츠
관련 문법 규칙
nature 관련 단어
a través
B1Moving from one side to the other of (an area, object, or structure).
abeja
A1Bee; a stinging winged insect that produces honey.
abismo
B1A deep or seemingly bottomless chasm.
abundantemente
B2In large quantities; plentifully.
acampar
B1To set up a camp; to stay in a tent or camp.
acaso
B1Perhaps; maybe.
acequia
B1An irrigation ditch or channel, especially in arid regions.
acuático
B1Relating to water; living in or near water.
adaptación
B1The process of adjusting to new conditions.
adaptarse
B1To adjust to new conditions.
