bufera di neve
/buˈfɛ.ra di ˈne.ve/word by word
The English phrase "blizzard" is translated into Italian as bufera di neve.
bufera di neve is used to describe a severe snowstorm.
Meaning: severe snowstorm (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word bufera literally means storm or tempest.
Which one should you use?
While bufera can refer to any violent storm, adding di neve specifies that it is a snowstorm or blizzard. A common synonym for bufera di neve is tempesta di neve.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "snowstorms", change the noun to its plural form: bufere di neve.
How do you pronounce it?
/buˈfɛ.ra di ˈne.ve/. The word has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- While bufera di neve describes a blizzard, the root word bufare can also mean to 'puff out one's cheeks' in a huff.
- The word bufera is shared with the nautical world, where it describes a sudden, violent storm that can capsize a ship, giving the word a more visceral sense of danger than the English 'blizzard'.
- In Italian literature, bufera is often used metaphorically to describe a chaotic emotional upheaval or a social storm, regardless of whether any snow is falling.
Examples in context
- Ci sarà una bufera di neve.There will be a blizzard.This sentence is useful for stating that a blizzard will occur.Tatoeba #3845506 by Guybrush88, translation #3826193 by CK
- Non troveremo mai Tom in questa bufera di neve.We'll never find Tom in this blizzard.This sentence illustrates using the phrase when describing a search during a blizzard.Tatoeba #3681267 by Guybrush88, translation #3679795 by CK
- Tutti i voli sono in ritardo a causa della bufera di neve.All flights are delayed due to the blizzard.This sentence shows how to explain flight delays caused by a blizzard.Tatoeba #6724365 by Guybrush88, translation #6707716 by Eccles17
- È stata una tempesta di neve forte!It was a strong blizzard!
- Che tempaccio! Una bufera di neve si è abbattuta sulla città.What terrible weather! A blizzard hit the city.
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Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are looking out the window at the weather.
- SofiaGuarda! Sembra che stia iniziando una bufera di neve.Look! It looks like a blizzard is starting.
- FrancescoSì, non vedo nemmeno l'albero in giardino.Yes, I can't even see the tree in the garden.
- SofiaÈ meglio restare in casa durante questa bufera di neve.It's better to stay inside during this blizzard.
- FrancescoHai ragione, Sofia. Prepariamo del tè caldo.You're right, Sofia. Let's make some hot tea.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (bufera, di, neve) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
