Nevada (en. Snowfall)

/neˈβaða/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Meteorological phenomenon in which snow falls from the clouds.
This morning's snowfall covered the entire city.
La nevada de esta mañana cubrió toda la ciudad.
Accumulation of snow on the ground.
There is several centimeters of snow on the mountain.
Hay una nevada de varios centímetros en la montaña.
Situation with a large amount of fallen snow.
The snowfall has caused the closure of several roads.
La nevada ha causado el cierre de varias carreteras.

Etymology

From the past participle of the verb 'to snow', which comes from the Latin 'nīvēre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

white snow
Reference to a very heavy snowfall.
nevada blanca
unexpected snow
A snowfall that had not been forecasted.
nevada inesperada
play in the snow
To engage in recreational activities in the snow.
jugar en la nevada

Related Words

to snow
Verb meaning to fall as snow.
nevar
snow
The substance that falls during a snowfall.
nieve
snowy
Adjective that describes something covered in snow.
nevado

Slang Meanings

A large amount of accumulated problems.
I have a pile of tasks to do.
Tengo una nevada de tareas por hacer.
To be in a confusing or complicated situation.
I'm in a mess with all these deadlines.
Estoy en una nevada con todos estos plazos.