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    Nieve (en. Snow)

    /ˈnje.βe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    White and cold substance that falls from the sky in crystals.
    The snow covered the entire landscape overnight.
    La nieve cubrió todo el paisaje durante la noche.
    Layer of snow accumulated on the ground.
    The children enjoy playing in the snow.
    Los niños se divierten jugando en la nieve.
    Metaphor for referring to something pure or immaculate.
    Her soul is as white as the snow.
    Su alma es tan blanca como la nieve.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'nix, nivis'; this reflects the relationship of the word with cold precipitation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    snow in the desert
    Uncommon or unexpected situation.
    nieve en el desierto
    there is no snow without cold
    You cannot obtain something without facing difficulties.
    no hay nieve sin frío

    Related Words

    snowfall
    Accumulation of snow in a region.
    nevada
    skiing
    Sport practiced on snow.
    esquí
    winter
    Season of the year when there is commonly snow.
    invierno

    Slang Meanings

    Snow as a drug (cocaine).
    They are talking about getting snow for the party.
    Están hablando de conseguir nieve para la fiesta.
    Snow as something that is deceptive.
    Don’t be fooled by the snow that promises; sometimes it turns out to be fake.
    No te dejes llevar por la nieve que promete, a veces resulta ser fake.