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nevado

snow-covered

adjective neh-BAH-doh Rare

Also means

snowy

Usage Note

Nevado describes mountains, landscapes, or surfaces covered in snow. As a noun, un nevado is used in Latin America — especially in the Andes — to mean a snow-capped peak or glacier mountain. In Spain the noun form is less common; montaña nevada is preferred.

Examples

"Las cumbres nevadas brillaban bajo el sol."

Natural Translation

The snow-covered peaks shone under the sun.

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