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"Cuando nieva" is a phrase which is often translated as "when it snows", and "hace frío" is a phrase which is often translated as "it's cold". Learn more about the difference between "cuando nieva" and "hace frío" below.
cuando nieva(
kwahn
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doh
 
nyeh
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bah
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. when it snows
Cuando nieva, el perro no sale de la casa.When it snows, the dog never leaves the house.
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hace frío(
ah
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seh
 
free
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oh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. it's cold
Hace frío en Canadá durante el invierno, así que debes llevar una chamarra gruesa.It's cold in Canada during the winter, so you should take a thick coat.
Hace frío. - Prende la calefacción.It's cold. - Turn on the heat.
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