A queda de neve
Example: A queda de neve deixou as ruas brancas e silenciosas.
Definition
"A queda de neve" refers to the falling of snow from the sky, covering the ground with a layer of white snowflakes. It often creates a quiet, calm atmosphere and transforms the landscape into a wintery scene.
Etymology
The phrase "a queda de neve" comes from Portuguese, where "queda" means fall or drop, and "neve" means snow. Together, they literally describe the act of snow falling. Did you know? The word "neve" is derived from the Latin "nix, nivis," which also relates to snow in many Romance languages.
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