leopardo delle nevi
masculine
The English phrase "snow leopard" is leopardo delle nevi in Italian.
The term refers to a large feline mammal, specifically the species Panthera uncia.
Meaning: a large feline mammal, ''Panthera uncia'' (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of leopardo (leopard), delle (of the/of the feminine plural) and nevi (snows/snows).
Did you know?
- The term leopardo comes from the Latin leopardus, which was created by combining 'leo' (lion) and 'pardos' (panther).
- In Italian literature, mentions of nevi in the plural often refer to the eternal snows of high mountain peaks, which fits the high-altitude habitat of the leopardo delle nevi.
- While leopardo refers to the animal, Italian uses the word leopardato to describe anything with a leopard-like print, such as clothing or fabric.
Examples in context
- Vorrei studiare il leopardo delle nevi, è un animale affascinante.I would like to study the snow leopard, it's a fascinating animal.
- Il leopardo delle nevi è in pericolo di estinzione.The snow leopard is an endangered species.
- Il leopardo delle nevi vive nelle montagne dell'Asia centrale.The snow leopard lives in the mountains of Central Asia.
- Il leopardo delle nevi vive in alta montagna.The snow leopard lives in high mountains.
- Ho visto un documentario sul leopardo delle nevi.I saw a documentary about the snow leopard.
- Il leopardo delle nevi è un animale bellissimo.The snow leopard is a beautiful animal.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are looking at a nature magazine in a cafe.
- LorenzoGuarda questa foto del leopardo delle nevi!Look at this photo of the snow leopard!
- SofiaÈ davvero incredibile, Lorenzo.It is truly incredible, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoÈ un predatore molto agile.It is a very agile predator.
- SofiaSì, la sua pelliccia è stupenda.Yes, its fur is wonderful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “snow leopard” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries leopardo, nevi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
